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Synonyms & Similar Words
labor
work
drudgery
slog
grind
exertion
effort
struggle
strain
hardship
travail
moil
sweat
fag
slog
slavery
servitude
bondage
captivity
oppression
exploitation
forced labor
hard work
manual labor
physical labor
backbreaking work
donkey work
heavy work
hectic work
intense work
painstaking work
relentless work
rigorous work
strenuous work
tiresome work
wearying work
Meaning of Toil
The primary meaning of the word "toil" is to work hard and tirelessly, often in a state of difficulty or exhaustion.
Definitions
- To work extremely hard, often for long hours, and usually in a state of difficulty or exhaustion
- * To move or progress with difficulty, typically due to being heavily loaded or hindered
Etymology of Toil
The word "toil" originates from the Old French word "toil" or "toile", which is derived from the Latin word "tegere", meaning to cover, and the suffix "-il", which forms a verb
Historically, the word "toil" was used to describe the act of covering or enveloping something, but its meaning later shifted to describe hard and laborious work
Example Uses
- The workers had to toil for hours in the scorching sun to finish the construction project
- * She had to toil day and night to meet the tight deadline for her thesis
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
rest
relaxation
leisure
recreation
amusement
enjoyment
pleasure
delight
entertainment
idleness
laziness
indolence
sloth
inactivity
dormancy
hibernation
torpor
repose
calmness
serenity
tranquility
peacefulness
quietness