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What is another word for Work? – 106 Work Synonyms

    Need another word for Work? Use these synonyms of Work from our thesaurus to say it differently.


    Synonyms & Similar Words

    labor toil effort exertion industry occupation employment job task assignment duty responsibility chore drudgery grind slog struggle endeavor undertaking pursuit activity function operation service profession trade career vocation calling

    Meaning of Work

    According to the Oxford English Dictionary, "work" refers to an activity involving mental or physical effort done in order to achieve a purpose or earn a living.

    Definitions

    • Merriam-Webster defines "work" as an activity in which one exerts strength or faculties to do or perform something, or a specific task or duty to be done.
    • The Cambridge Dictionary defines "work" as an activity involving mental or physical effort, especially as a means of earning money.

    Example Uses

    • I have a lot of work to do before the deadline, so I'll be staying late at the office.
    • The artist's work is being showcased at a local gallery.
    • The new policy requires employees to put in extra work to meet the increased demand.
    • The company will provide financial support for the research work.
    • The construction work on the new building is expected to be completed by next year.

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    leisure relaxation recreation entertainment amusement idleness laziness inactivity unemployment retirement vacation holiday break rest repose recreation diversion hobby pastime play fun

    Related Nouns

    job career profession occupation employment industry company office factory workshop studio laboratory project task assignment duty responsibility contract position role

    Related Verbs

    labor toil exert strive endeavor undertake pursue engage participate contribute collaborate cooperate manage direct supervise organize coordinate

    Related Adjectives

    hard demanding challenging difficult strenuous exhausting tedious boring interesting engaging rewarding fulfilling creative productive efficient effective professional skilled experienced