noun๐ShareEffort expended on a particular task; toil, work."The farmer's labors in the field ensured a plentiful harvest. "workjobactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun๐ShareThat which requires hard work for its accomplishment; that which demands effort.""The garden's beautiful blooms are the reward for weeks of hard labors." "workjobachievementChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun๐ShareWorkers in general; the working class, the workforce; sometimes specifically the labour movement, organised labour."The government is creating new job training programs to support the labors of the country. "workjoborganizationsocietyeconomybusinessindustrypoliticsgovernmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun๐ShareA political party or force aiming or claiming to represent the interests of labour."The labors in the country pushed for better working conditions and higher wages for all employees. "politicsgovernmentsocietyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun๐ShareThe act of a mother giving birth."After many hours of labors, the mother finally held her newborn baby. "medicinebodyphysiologyfamilyhumanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun๐ShareThe time period during which a mother gives birth."The doctor said Maria's labors were progressing well, and the baby would arrive soon. "medicinebodyphysiologyhumanfamilyprocesstimeeventChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun๐ShareThe pitching or tossing of a vessel which results in the straining of timbers and rigging."The old fishing boat groaned under the labors of the storm, its timbers creaking with each violent wave. "nauticalsailingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun๐ShareAn old measure of land area in Mexico and Texas, approximately 177 acres."A rancher in South Texas owns several labors of land, totaling over 500 acres. "areapropertyhistoryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo toil, to work."The construction crew labors under the hot sun to finish the road on time. "workjobactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo belabour, to emphasise or expand upon (a point in a debate, etc)."The lawyer labors the point about the witness's inconsistent testimony, hoping to convince the jury of their unreliability. "languagecommunicationpointChat 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."The old truck labors up the steep hill, struggling under the weight of the heavy load. "conditionworksufferingdiseaseChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo suffer the pangs of childbirth."The mother labors for hours before her baby is finally born. "medicinephysiologybodyhumansufferingsexfamilyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo pitch or roll heavily, as a ship in a turbulent sea."The small fishing boat labors in the storm, rising and falling violently with each large wave. "nauticalsailingweatherChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading