English · Work & Business
work
/wɜːk/
[/wɜːk/]
activity for a purpose
Beginnernoun
Definition
Activity involving effort done to achieve a result, often a job.
Example
He enjoys his work because it lets him solve interesting problems.
He enjoys his work because it lets him solve interesting problems.
Etymology
From Old English "weorc," labor or deed.
How & Where It’s Used
Means both effort in general and one's employment; also a verb.