The worker
Example: The worker finishes his job at the factory
Definition
"The worker" refers to a person who performs physical or mental labor, often in exchange for wages, typically involved in tasks related to industry, construction, or services. For example, "The worker finishes his job at the factory" highlights someone engaged in productive activity.
Etymology
The phrase "the worker" combines the definite article "the" with the noun "worker," which originates from Old English "weorcere," meaning one who works. The root "work" comes from Proto-Germanic *werkan, indicating labor or effort. Did you know? The word "worker" has been used since the Middle Ages to describe those engaged in various trades and crafts.
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"The worker" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - (A1) - set 2", containing 103 commonly used words.
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