Standard Synonyms
Slang Synonyms
Academic Synonyms
Employment
Job
Occupation
Vocation
Task
Chore
Burden
Responsibility
Old English Synonyms
Regional Synonyms
Earn a living
Make a living
Bring home the bacon
Put bread on the table
Industry-specific Synonyms
– toil
– hassle
– drudgery
– grind
Antonyms
Meaning
The word ‘work’ can have many meanings, but typically it refers to a person’s job or career. It can also refer to a task or project that someone is working on.
Definition
Work is an activity that requires physical or mental effort and is usually done in exchange for money.
Example Sentences
The work is almost finished.
I’m happy with the work.
We work well together.
Did you do your work?
I have a lot of work to do.