verb๐ShareTo toil, to work."The student labored over the difficult math problem for an hour before finding the solution. "workjobactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo belabour, to emphasise or expand upon (a point in a debate, etc)."The teacher labored the importance of studying for the test, reminding us of the potential consequences of failing. "communicationlanguagewritingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo be oppressed with difficulties or disease; to do one's work under conditions which make it especially hard or wearisome; to move slowly, as against opposition, or under a burden."After running the marathon, he labored up the stairs, his legs heavy and aching. "conditionbodydiseaseworkphysiologysufferingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo suffer the pangs of childbirth."The cow labored in the field all afternoon before finally giving birth to a healthy calf. "medicinephysiologybodyfamilyhumansexChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo pitch or roll heavily, as a ship in a turbulent sea."The small fishing boat labored heavily in the storm, waves crashing over its bow. "nauticalsailingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective๐ShareExpressive of strenuous effort."At the end of the marathon, her laboured breathing told us she was exhausted."actionconditionqualityChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective๐ShareOf writing or speech or similar, stilted or not natural due to too much effort being used in the production."The student's labored essay felt unnatural and forced, as if he had spent too much time struggling for the perfect words instead of writing from the heart. "writingstylelanguageliteraturecommunicationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading