English

work

wɜːk, wəik, wɝk
Meaning: to do a job or task
Part of Speech: Verb Alternative Readings: wəik, wɝk

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Verb inflections

Form Inflected form
Base work
3rd person singular present works
Present participle working
Past worked
Will future will work
Going-to future going to work
Imperative negative don't work / do not work

Example sentences

She works in an office.
She works in an office.
He works at a bank.
He works at a bank.
She works as a doctor.
She works as a doctor.
The crew worked together to right the capsized boat.
The crew worked together to right the capsized boat.
It's too hot to work outside today.
It's too hot to work outside today.

Usage Notes

Used for regular employment or doing effortful tasks.

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