hard-working
|hard/work/ing|
B1
🇺🇸
/ˈhɑrdˌwɜrkɪŋ/
🇬🇧
/ˈhɑːdˌwɜːkɪŋ/
diligent effort
Etymology
Etymology Information
'hard-working' originates from the combination of 'hard' and 'working', where 'hard' meant 'with great effort' and 'working' meant 'engaged in work'.
Historical Evolution
'hard-working' evolved from the Old English 'heard' meaning 'firm, solid' and 'weorc' meaning 'work', eventually becoming the modern English word 'hard-working'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'working with great effort', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
diligent and industrious in one's work or duties.
She is a hard-working student who always completes her assignments on time.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:42