To work
Example: He works every day in the office
Definition
"To work" means to perform tasks or activities, especially physical or mental effort, in order to achieve a purpose or result. It involves exerting energy or skill, often in a job or occupation, as in the phrase: He works every day in the office.
Etymology
The verb "to work" originates from the Old English word "weorc" or "wyrcan," which meant 'to perform or produce.' It is related to similar words in other Germanic languages. Did you know that the root of "to work" is connected to the concept of making or constructing something, reflecting its long history tied to labor and effort.
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"To work" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - (A1) - set 2", containing 103 commonly used words.
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