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Word: Work
Speech Type: Verb
wəːk
be engaged in physical or mental activity in order to achieve a result; do work
Short Definition:be engaged in physical or mental activity
Examples:- she has been working so hard
- an engineer who was working on a design for a more efficient wing
- new contracts force employees to work longer hours
(of a machine or system) function, especially properly or effectively
Short Definition:function
Examples:- his phone doesn't work unless he goes to a high point
(of a plan or method) have the desired result or effect
Short Definition:have desired result or effect
Examples:- the desperate ploy had worked
bring (a material or mixture) to a desired shape or consistency by hammering, kneading, etc.
Short Definition:bring material or mixture to desired shape or consistency by hammering
Examples:- work the mixture into a paste with your hands
move or cause to move gradually or with difficulty into another position
Short Definition:move or cause to move gradually or with difficulty into another position
Examples:- comb hair from tip to root, working out the knots at the end
- look for small parts that might work loose
bring into a specified emotional state
Short Definition:bring into specified emotional state
Examples:- Harold had worked himself into a minor rage
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