Definition of "work"

Kid-friendly meaning of work, with part of speech, syllables, and example sentences for grades K-2, 3-5, and 6-8.

What does "work" mean?

work (verb) — to put effort into doing a job or task.

Part of speechVerb Syllables1 (work)

Example sentences using "work"

Grade K–2
I work hard at school.
Grade 3–5
It takes time and work to get really good at any sport.
Grade 6–8
The work you do when no one is watching is usually what shapes the kind of person you turn out to be in the long run.

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