work
A1Frequent NGSL-1UK /wɜːk/US /wɜːrk/
Meaning
noun
the job that a person does especially in order to earn money
“He started work as a security guard.”
verb
to do something that involves physical or mental effort, especially as part of a job
“I can't work if I'm cold.”
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