Definitions and Examples of work, labor
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
Activity involving mental or physical effort done in order to achieve a purpose or result.
Example
He spends most of his day at work in the office.
Physical or mental exertion, especially when difficult or exhausting; work.
Example
The construction workers put in a lot of labor to finish the building on time.
Key Differences: work vs labor
- 1Work is a general term that describes any activity involving mental or physical effort done to achieve a purpose or result.
- 2Labor is a more specific term that describes physical or mental exertion, especially when difficult or exhausting.
Effective Usage of work, labor
- 1Use work and labor to describe tasks that require effort and productivity.
- 2Use game to describe activities that are fun, entertaining, and enjoyable.
- 3Incorporate these antonyms in conversations to differentiate between leisure and work-related activities.
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Remember this!
The antonyms have distinct nuances: Work conveys any activity involving effort and productivity, while labor implies physical or mental exertion. Use these words to differentiate between leisure and work-related activities and to describe tasks that require effort and productivity.
