work

Letters that make work

o, k, r, w are letters that make 'work'

Words within work

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Words created by adding a letter to the beginning or end of work

works is a word created by adding a letter to 'work'


34 possible definitions for 'work'

Work as "applying the mind to learning and understanding a subject (especially by reading)"

Under this definition, work is a noun and has the following properties:

Synonyms

study has the same meaning as work

work as a type

'work' can be a type of learning, acquisition.

Derivatives of work

learn, hit the books, read, study, take, studious, bookish are derivatives of 'work'.

Example of work used within this context

"mastering a second language requires a lot of work", "no schools offer graduate study in interior design"


Work as "(physics) a manifestation of energy, the transfer of energy from one physical system to another expressed as the product of a force and the distance through which it moves a body in the direction of that force"

Under this definition, work is a noun and has the following properties:

work as a type

'work' can be a type of free energy, energy.

work as a category

'work' can be a category of physics, natural philosophy.

Example of work used within this context

"work equals force times distance"


Work as "give a workout to"

Under this definition, work is a verb and has the following properties:

Synonyms

work out, exercise have the same meaning as 'work'

work as a type

'work' can be a type of work, put to work.

Types of work

warm up is a type of work.

Derivatives of work

gymnastic apparatus, exerciser, physical exercise, exercise, exercising, physical exertion, workout are derivatives of 'work'.

Causes of work

work out, exercise are causes of 'work'.

Verb groups of work

work out, exercise are verb groups of 'work'.

Example of work used within this context

"Some parents exercise their infants", "My personal trainer works me hard", "work one's muscles", "this puzzle will exercise your mind"


Work as "arrive at a certain condition through repeated motion"

Under this definition, work is a verb and has the following properties:

work as a type

'work' can be a type of become, go, get.

Example of work used within this context

"The stitches of the hem worked loose after she wore the skirt many times"


Work as "go sour or spoil"

Under this definition, work is a verb and has the following properties:

Synonyms

ferment, turn, sour have the same meaning as 'work'

work as a type

'work' can be a type of change state, turn.

Derivatives of work

zymolysis, fermentation, fermenting, ferment, zymosis, souring are derivatives of 'work'.

Verb groups of work

ferment, work are verb groups of 'work'.

Example of work used within this context

"The milk has soured", "The wine worked", "The cream has turned--we have to throw it out"


Work as "find the solution to (a problem or question) or understand the meaning of"

Under this definition, work is a verb and has the following properties:

Synonyms

figure out, work out, solve, puzzle out, lick have the same meaning as 'work'

work as a type

'work' can be a type of understand.

Types of work

riddle, resolve, guess, infer, answer, strike, break, answer are types of 'work'.

Derivatives of work

problem solver, solvent, solution, result, solver, convergent thinker, answer, feasible, executable, practicable, viable, workable, resolution, solving are derivatives of 'work'.

Entailments to work

reason is an entailment to 'work'.

Example of work used within this context

"did you solve the problem?", "Work out your problems with the boss", "this unpleasant situation isn't going to work itself out", "did you get it?", "Did you get my meaning?", "He could not work the math problem"


Work as "use or manipulate to one's advantage"

Under this definition, work is a verb and has the following properties:

Synonyms

exploit has the same meaning as work

work as a type

'work' can be a type of utilise, utilize, apply, use, employ.

Types of work

make hay, avail, help, prey, feed, use, play are types of 'work'.

Derivatives of work

exploiter, exploitation, user, exploitative, exploitatory, exploitive, victimization, victimisation, using, development are derivatives of 'work'.

Verb groups of work

work is a verb group of work.

Example of work used within this context

"He exploit the new taxation system", "She knows how to work the system", "he works his parents for sympathy"


Work as "make uniform"

Under this definition, work is a verb and has the following properties:

Synonyms

knead has the same meaning as work

work as a type

'work' can be a type of manipulate.

Types of work

masticate, proof are types of 'work'.

Verb groups of work

crop, cultivate, work, work are verb groups of 'work'.

Example of work used within this context

"knead dough", "work the clay until it is soft"


Work as "perform as expected when applied"

Under this definition, work is a verb and has the following properties:

Synonyms

function, go, operate, run have the same meaning as 'work'

Antonyms

misfunction, malfunction have the opposite meaning of 'work'

Types of work

double, roll, run, serve, cut, service are types of 'work'.

Derivatives of work

working(a), operation, performance, running(a), operant, functional, functioning, operative, procedure are derivatives of 'work'.

Verb groups of work

run, work are verb groups of 'work'.

Example of work used within this context

"The washing machine won't go unless it's plugged in", "Does this old car still run well?", "This old radio doesn't work anymore"


Work as "make something, usually for a specific function"

Under this definition, work is a verb and has the following properties:

Synonyms

mold, forge, mould, shape, form have the same meaning as 'work'

work as a type

'work' can be a type of create from raw stuff, create from raw material.

Types of work

carve, sculpt, preform, preform, reshape, handbuild, hand-build, swage, upset, chip, layer, machine, stamp, puddle, grind, beat, hill, roughcast, remold, mound, coil, mould, mold, throw, sculpture, mould, mold, cut out, sinter, model, cast are types of 'work'.

Derivatives of work

formation, form, shape, cast, shaper, maker, mould, mold, stamp, organisation, shaping, constitution, establishment, organization are derivatives of 'work'.

Verb groups of work

work on, work, process are verb groups of 'work'.

Example of work used within this context

"She molded the rice balls carefully", "Form cylinders from the dough", "shape a figure", "Work the metal into a sword"


Work as "shape, form, or improve a material"

Under this definition, work is a verb and has the following properties:

Synonyms

work on, process have the same meaning as 'work'

work as a type

'work' can be a type of transform, transmute, transubstantiate.

Types of work

make over, hot-work, coldwork, cold work, overwork, retread, rack, till, rework, tool are types of 'work'.

Derivatives of work

process, feasible, executable, practicable, viable, workable, procedure are derivatives of 'work'.

Verb groups of work

mold, forge, mould, work, shape, form are verb groups of 'work'.

Example of work used within this context

"work stone into tools", "process iron", "work the metal"


Work as "prepare for crops"

Under this definition, work is a verb and has the following properties:

Synonyms

crop, cultivate have the same meaning as 'work'

work as a type

'work' can be a type of prepare, gear up, ready, set, fix, set up.

Types of work

overcrop, overcultivate are types of 'work'.

work as a category

'work' can be a category of farming, agriculture, husbandry.

Derivatives of work

tiller, crop, cultivator, harvest, cultivation are derivatives of 'work'.

Verb groups of work

knead, work are verb groups of 'work'.

Example of work used within this context

"Work the soil", "cultivate the land"


Work as "move in an agitated manner"

Under this definition, work is a verb and has the following properties:

work as a type

'work' can be a type of displace, move.

Example of work used within this context

"His fingers worked with tension"


Work as "proceed along a path"

Under this definition, work is a verb and has the following properties:

Synonyms

make has the same meaning as work

work as a type

'work' can be a type of go across, go through, pass.

Types of work

claw, jostle, bushwhack are types of 'work'.

Verb groups of work

work is a verb group of work.

Example of work used within this context

"work one's way through the crowd", "make one's way into the forest"


Work as "provoke or excite"

Under this definition, work is a verb and has the following properties:

work as a type

'work' can be a type of stimulate, excite, stir.

Verb groups of work

work, exploit, work are verb groups of 'work'.

Example of work used within this context

"The rock musician worked the crowd of young girls into a frenzy"


Work as "proceed towards a goal or along a path or through an activity"

Under this definition, work is a verb and has the following properties:

work as a type

'work' can be a type of proceed, go, move.

Derivatives of work

work is a derivative of work.

Verb groups of work

make, work are verb groups of 'work'.

Example of work used within this context

"work your way through every problem or task", "She was working on her second martini when the guests arrived", "Start from the bottom and work towards the top"


Work as "cause to work"

Under this definition, work is a verb and has the following properties:

Synonyms

put to work has the same meaning as work

work as a type

'work' can be a type of utilise, utilize, apply, use, employ.

Types of work

work out, computerize, computerise, warm up, work, exercise, overwork, exploit, rack, cybernate are types of 'work'.

Derivatives of work

work, employment are derivatives of 'work'.

Causes of work

do work, work are causes of 'work'.

Verb groups of work

do work, work are verb groups of 'work'.

Example of work used within this context

"he is working his servants hard"


Work as "cause to operate or function"

Under this definition, work is a verb and has the following properties:

work as a type

'work' can be a type of handle, manage, deal, care.

Derivatives of work

feasible, executable, practicable, viable, workable are derivatives of 'work'.

Verb groups of work

work is a verb group of work.

Example of work used within this context

"This pilot works the controls", "Can you work an electric drill?"


Work as "operate in or through"

Under this definition, work is a verb and has the following properties:

work as a type

'work' can be a type of operate, run.

Verb groups of work

function, work, go, work, operate, run are verb groups of 'work'.

Example of work used within this context

"Work the phones"


Work as "have and exert influence or effect"

Under this definition, work is a verb and has the following properties:

Synonyms

act upon, influence have the same meaning as 'work'

work as a type

'work' can be a type of touch on, bear upon, bear on, impact, affect, touch.

Types of work

prepossess, get at, militate, pull wires, pull strings, swing over, persuade, dominate, imprint, form, manipulate, color, colour, swing, blackjack, blackmail, carry, sway, pressure, fix, prejudice are types of 'work'.

Derivatives of work

influence are derivatives of 'work'.

Example of work used within this context

"The artist's work influenced the young painter", "She worked on her friends to support the political candidate"


Work as "behave in a certain way when handled"

Under this definition, work is a verb and has the following properties:

work as a type

'work' can be a type of be.

Verb groups of work

knead, work are verb groups of 'work'.

Example of work used within this context

"This dough does not work easily", "The soft metal works well"


Work as "activity directed toward making or doing something"

Under this definition, work is a noun and has the following properties:

work as a type

'work' can be a type of activity.

Types of work

service, operation, labor, timework, undertaking, project, investigating, spadework, washing, make-work, care, task, shining, duty, aid, action, wash, lavation, job, job, procedure, polishing, heavy lifting, housewifery, housework, housekeeping, ironing, busywork, logging, loose end, unfinished business, nightwork, paperwork, welfare work, social service, labor, labour, toil, subbing, substituting, investigation, attention, tending, mission, missionary work, coursework are types of 'work'.

Derivatives of work

work, put to work are derivatives of 'work'.

Example of work used within this context

"she checked several points needing further work"


Work as "the total output of a writer or artist (or a substantial part of it)"

Under this definition, work is a noun and has the following properties:

Synonyms

oeuvre, body of work have the same meaning as 'work'

work as a type

'work' can be a type of end product, output.

Types of work

writing is a type of work.

Example of work used within this context

"he studied the entire Wagnerian oeuvre", "Picasso's work can be divided into periods"


Work as "move into or onto"

Under this definition, work is a verb and has the following properties:

work as a type

'work' can be a type of displace, move.

Types of work

stir is a type of work.

Example of work used within this context

"work the raisins into the dough", "the student worked a few jokes into his presentation", "work the body onto the flatbed truck"


Work as "cause to happen or to occur as a consequence"

Under this definition, work is a verb and has the following properties:

Synonyms

wreak, make for, play, bring have the same meaning as 'work'

work as a type

'work' can be a type of create, make.

Derivatives of work

feasible, executable, practicable, viable, workable are derivatives of 'work'.

Verb groups of work

work, act are verb groups of 'work'.

Example of work used within this context

"I cannot work a miracle", "wreak havoc", "bring comments", "play a joke", "The rain brought relief to the drought-stricken area"


Work as "the occupation for which you are paid"

Under this definition, work is a noun and has the following properties:

Synonyms

employment has the same meaning as work

work as a type

'work' can be a type of business, job, line of work, line, occupation.

Types of work

seafaring, sailing, telecommuting, service, coaching, coaching job, booking, ministry, navigation, workload, work load, piecework, teleworking, services, public service, paper route, engagement are types of 'work'.

Derivatives of work

do work, work, put to work are derivatives of 'work'.

Example of work used within this context

"he is looking for employment", "a lot of people are out of work"


Work as "cause to undergo fermentation"

Under this definition, work is a verb and has the following properties:

Synonyms

ferment has the same meaning as work

work as a type

'work' can be a type of convert.

Types of work

vinify is a type of work.

Derivatives of work

zymolysis, fermentation, fermenting, ferment, zymosis are derivatives of 'work'.

Causes of work

ferment, turn, work, sour are causes of 'work'.

Verb groups of work

ferment, turn, work, sour are verb groups of 'work'.

Example of work used within this context

"We ferment the grapes for a very long time to achieve high alcohol content", "The vintner worked the wine in big oak vats"


Work as "be employed"

Under this definition, work is a verb and has the following properties:

Synonyms

do work has the same meaning as work

Types of work

moil, occupy, farm, moonlight, break one's back, buckle down, knuckle down, turn a trick, serve, take, tinker, serve, rat, scab, fink, blackleg, man, fag, drudge, slave, grind, job, labor, labour, freelance, fill, subcontract, drive, dig, bank, toil, travail are types of 'work'.

Derivatives of work

worker, employment, work are derivatives of 'work'.

Verb groups of work

work, put to work, work, work are verb groups of 'work'.

Example of work used within this context

"Is your husband working again?", "My wife never worked", "Do you want to work after the age of 60?", "She never did any work because she inherited a lot of money", "She works as a waitress to put herself through college"


Work as "exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity"

Under this definition, work is a verb and has the following properties:

Antonyms

laze, stagnate, slug, idle have the opposite meaning of 'work'

Types of work

tinker, beaver, specialize, work through, run through, slog, mess around, monkey around, muck about, muck around, work on, scant, pull one's weight, electioneer, beaver away, peg away, keep one's nose to the grindstone, collaborate, join forces, skimp, monkey, potter, page, carpenter, clerk, get together, plug away, occupy, busy, wait, assist, volunteer, skipper, intern, specialise, boondoggle, minister, whore, go through, putter, waitress, work at, keep one's shoulder to the wheel, cooperate, serve, work are types of 'work'.

Derivatives of work

piece of work, worker, actor, work, doer are derivatives of 'work'.

Verb groups of work

do work, work are verb groups of 'work'.

Example of work used within this context

"I will work hard to improve my grades", "she worked hard for better living conditions for the poor"


Work as "operate in a certain place, area, or specialty"

Under this definition, work is a verb and has the following properties:

work as a type

'work' can be a type of work.

Derivatives of work

work is a derivative of work.

Verb groups of work

do work, work are verb groups of 'work'.

Example of work used within this context

"She works the night clubs", "The salesman works the Midwest", "This artist works mostly in acrylics"


Work as "a product produced or accomplished through the effort or activity or agency of a person or thing"

Under this definition, work is a noun and has the following properties:

Synonyms

piece of work has the same meaning as work

work as a type

'work' can be a type of product, production.

Types of work

handcraft, handiwork, handwork, ironwork, lacework, lacquerware, leatherwork, chef-d'oeuvre, openwork, silverwork, wicker, wickerwork, caning, work in progress, workpiece, follow-up, handicraft, masterpiece, woodwork, publication, metalwork, polychrome, followup are types of 'work'.

Derivatives of work

work, act are derivatives of 'work'.

Example of work used within this context

"it is not regarded as one of his more memorable works", "the symphony was hailed as an ingenious work", "he was indebted to the pioneering work of John Dewey", "the work of an active imagination", "erosion is the work of wind or water over time"


Work as "a place where work is done"

Under this definition, work is a noun and has the following properties:

Synonyms

workplace has the same meaning as work

work as a type

'work' can be a type of geographic point, geographical point.

Types of work

bakeshop, bakehouse, beehive, brokerage house, brokerage, colliery, pit, creamery, fishery, piscary, fish farm, forge, gasworks, ironworks, lab, science lab, science laboratory, laundry, lumberyard, oyster bed, oyster bank, oyster park, proving ground, ropewalk, rope yard, shipyard, shop floor, exchange, studio, studio, tannery, test bed, waterworks, exchange, smithy, research laboratory, shop, farm, telephone exchange, drill site, research lab, bakery, glassworks, laboratory, central, location, roundhouse, job, workshop are types of 'work'.

Parts of work

locker room is a part of work.

Example of work used within this context

"he arrived at work early today"


Work as "gratify and charm, usually in order to influence"

Under this definition, work is a verb and has the following properties:

work as a type

'work' can be a type of enchant, enamour, becharm, captivate, beguile, fascinate, trance, capture, bewitch, charm, enamor, entrance, catch.

Verb groups of work

work is a verb group of work.

Example of work used within this context

"the political candidate worked the crowds"


Work as "have an effect or outcome, often the one desired or expected"

Under this definition, work is a verb and has the following properties:

Synonyms

act has the same meaning as work

work as a type

'work' can be a type of bring home the bacon, succeed, win, come through, deliver the goods.

Derivatives of work

piece of work, feasible, executable, practicable, viable, workable, work are derivatives of 'work'.

Verb groups of work

wreak, make for, play, bring, work are verb groups of 'work'.

Example of work used within this context

"The voting process doesn't work as well as people thought", "How does your idea work in practice?", "This method doesn't work", "The breaks of my new car act quickly", "The medicine works only if you take it with a lot of water"



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