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My first task was to clean my desk.
What does Task mean?
one job or activity to complete.
Dictionary definition
A task is a specific piece of work, job, or activity that needs to be done.
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Task in a sentence
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The teacher gave each group a different task for the project.
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Breaking a large assignment into smaller tasks can make it easier to finish.
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What does task mean?
A task is a specific job or activity that needs to be done.
Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to task?
Job is close in meaning to task in this dictionary entry.
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Which word is an antonym of task?
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MeaningTask means one job or activity to complete.
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Synonyms
Words like Task
jobUse for a piece of work someone needs to do.
assignmentUse for work given by a teacher or leader.
choreUse for a regular job around the home.
Antonyms
Opposite words
breakUse for time away from work.
free timeUse for time with no required task.
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Word family
Task word family
Base word
task
noun
task
A job or piece of work.
noun
tasks
More than one job or activity.
verb
tasked
Given a job to do.
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Hint for students
one job or activity to complete.
Common mix-up
Task is not the same as break. Task means one job or activity to complete.
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