Definition (noun) activity directed toward making or doing something
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she checked several points needing further work
Definition (noun) a product produced or accomplished through the effort or activity or agency of a person or thing
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it is not regarded as one of his more memorable works
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the symphony was hailed as an ingenious work
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he was indebted to the pioneering work of John Dewey
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the work of an active imagination
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erosion is the work of wind or water over time
Definition (noun) the occupation for which you are paid
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he is looking for employment
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a lot of people are out of work
Definition (noun) applying the mind to learning and understanding a subject (especially by reading)
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mastering a second language requires a lot of work
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no schools offer graduate study in interior design
Definition (noun) (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
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work equals force times distance
Definition (noun) a place where work is done
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he arrived at work early today
Definition (noun) the total output of a writer or artist (or a substantial part of it)
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he studied the entire Wagnerian oeuvre
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Picasso's work can be divided into periods
Definition (verb) exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
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I will work hard to improve my grades
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she worked hard for better living conditions for the poor
Definition (verb) be employed
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Is your husband working again?
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My wife never worked
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Do you want to work after the age of 60?
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She never did any work because she inherited a lot of money
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She works as a waitress to put herself through college
Definition (verb) have an effect or outcome; often the one desired or expected
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The voting process doesn't work as well as people thought
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How does your idea work in practice?
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This method doesn't work
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The breaks of my new car act quickly
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The medicine works only if you take it with a lot of water
Definition (verb) perform as expected when applied
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The washing machine won't go unless it's plugged in
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Does this old car still run well?
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This old radio doesn't work anymore
Definition (verb) shape, form, or improve a material
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work stone into tools
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process iron
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work the metal
Definition (verb) give a workout to
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Some parents exercise their infants
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My personal trainer works me hard
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work one's muscles
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this puzzle will exercise your mind
Definition (verb) proceed along a path
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work one's way through the crowd
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make one's way into the forest
Definition (verb) operate in a certain place, area, or specialty
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She works the night clubs
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The salesman works the Midwest
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This artist works mostly in acrylics
Definition (verb) proceed towards a goal or along a path or through an activity
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work your way through every problem or task
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She was working on her second martini when the guests arrived
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Start from the bottom and work towards the top
Definition (verb) move in an agitated manner
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His fingers worked with tension
Definition (verb) cause to happen or to occur as a consequence
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I cannot work a miracle
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wreak havoc
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bring comments
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play a joke
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The rain brought relief to the drought-stricken area
Definition (verb) cause to work
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he is working his servants hard
Definition (verb) prepare for crops
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Work the soil
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cultivate the land
Definition (verb) behave in a certain way when handled
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This dough does not work easily
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The soft metal works well
Definition (verb) have and exert influence or effect
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The artist's work influenced the young painter
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She worked on her friends to support the political candidate
Definition (verb) operate in or through
Definition (verb) cause to operate or function
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This pilot works the controls
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Can you work an electric drill?
Definition (verb) provoke or excite
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The rock musician worked the crowd of young girls into a frenzy
Definition (verb) gratify and charm, usually in order to influence
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the political candidate worked the crowds
Definition (verb) make something, usually for a specific function
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She molded the rice balls carefully
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Form cylinders from the dough
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shape a figure
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Work the metal into a sword
Definition (verb) move into or onto
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work the raisins into the dough
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the student worked a few jokes into his presentation
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work the body onto the flatbed truck
Definition (verb) make uniform
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knead dough
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work the clay until it is soft
Definition (verb) use or manipulate to one's advantage
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He exploit the new taxation system
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She knows how to work the system
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he works his parents for sympathy
Definition (verb) find the solution to (a problem or question) or understand the meaning of
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did you solve the problem?
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Work out your problems with the boss
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this unpleasant situation isn't going to work itself out
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did you get it?
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Did you get my meaning?
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He could not work the math problem
Definition (verb) cause to undergo fermentation
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We ferment the grapes for a very long time to achieve high alcohol content
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The vintner worked the wine in big oak vats
Definition (verb) go sour or spoil
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The milk has soured
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The wine worked
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The cream has turned--we have to throw it out
Definition (verb) arrive at a certain condition through repeated motion
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The stitches of the hem worked loose after she wore the skirt many times