works
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/wɜrks/
🇬🇧
/wɜːks/
(work)
effortful activity
Etymology
'work' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'weorc', where 'weorc' meant 'something done or made'.
'weorc' transformed into the Middle English word 'werk', and eventually became the modern English word 'work'.
Initially, it meant 'something done or made', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'activity involving mental or physical effort'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a place where industrial or manufacturing processes occur.
The steel works is located on the outskirts of the city.
Synonyms
Noun 2
a collection of writings or compositions by a particular author or artist.
The complete works of Shakespeare are available in the library.
Synonyms
Verb 1
third person singular present tense of 'work'.
She works at a tech company.
Idioms
Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35