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Synonyms & Similar Words
labored
struggled
worked
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Meaning of Toiled
The primary meaning of the word "Toiled" is to work extremely hard or laboriously.
Definitions
- To work extremely hard or laboriously
- * To struggle or strive, especially with difficulty
- * To move or walk with difficulty, typically because of being tired or weak
Etymology of Toiled
The word "Toiled" originates from the Old French word "toiler" or "toilier", which is derived from the Latin word "tudiculare", meaning to torment or torture, and is also related to the Latin word "tudiculare", meaning to fatigue or weary.
Historically, the word has been used since the 14th century to describe hard or laborious work, and has evolved to encompass a range of meanings related to struggle, difficulty, and exhaustion.
Example Uses
- The workers toiled for hours to complete the project on time
- * She toiled up the mountain, exhausted but determined to reach the summit
- * The team toiled away, trying to solve the complex problem