Simple meaning
What does Work mean?
Work means to do a job or task that takes effort.
Dictionary definition
To do a task, job, or effort; or the task itself.
Example sentences
Work in a sentence
easy
We work together to clean the room.
medium
This plan will work if everyone listens.
hard
Careful work helps writers make a story clearer.
Synonyms
Words like Work
Antonyms
Opposite words
playUse for an activity done for fun.
restUse when stopping work to relax.
Word family
Work word family
Base word
work
verb
works
Works now or often.
verb
worked
Worked in the past.
verb
working
Doing work now.
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Quick practice
Try Work
Practice 1
Which word is an antonym of work?
Play can be an opposite when work means doing a task or job.
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