work

/wɜrk/
noun
  1. A job or activity that you do to earn money.
    • She found work as a freelance designer.
    • Many people commute long distances to work.
    • He has been looking for work since last month.
  2. Effort or activity done to achieve a purpose.
    • The volunteers did important work in the community.
    • Cleaning the garage was hard work.
    • All her hard work paid off when she won the award.
  3. A product or creation, especially of art or literature.
    • She published a collection of her early works.
    • This painting is one of his most famous works.
    • The museum displays works by local artists.
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verb
  1. To do a job or task, especially for pay.
    • They are working on a new project for the company.
    • He works from nine to five every weekday.
    • She works as a nurse at the local hospital.
  2. To function or operate correctly.
    • Does this remote control work with your TV?
    • The old clock still works perfectly.
    • My phone doesn't work after dropping it in water.
  3. To have the desired effect or result.
    • The medicine worked and her fever went down.
    • I tried a new study method, and it really worked.
    • His plan to surprise her worked perfectly.
  4. To put effort into achieving something.
    • They are working toward a peaceful solution.
    • She worked hard to improve her grades.
    • He works out at the gym every morning.
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