Work

English word definition — powered by WordNet

NOUN

activity directed toward making or doing something

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

the occupation for which you are paid

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

(physics) a manifestation of energy

a place where work is done

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

VERB

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

be employed

have an effect or outcome

perform as expected when applied

shape, form, or improve a material

give a workout to

proceed along a path

operate in a certain place, area, or specialty

proceed towards a goal or along a path or through an activity

move in an agitated manner

cause to happen or to occur as a consequence

cause to work

prepare for crops

behave in a certain way when handled

have and exert influence or effect

operate in or through

cause to operate or function

provoke or excite

gratify and charm, usually in order to influence

make something, usually for a specific function

move into or onto

make uniform

use or manipulate to one's advantage

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

cause to undergo fermentation

go sour or spoil

arrive at a certain condition through repeated motion

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