verb๐ShareTo do a specific task by employing physical or mental powers."Heโs working in a bar."workjobactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo effect by gradual degrees."he worked his way through the crowd"processactionworkChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo embroider with thread."My grandmother worked intricate flowers onto the linen tablecloth. "artstyleworkChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo set into action."He worked the levers."actionworkfunctionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo cause to ferment."My grandfather worked the grapes in his cellar to make wine. "fooddrinksciencebiochemistryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo ferment."The kombucha sat in the jar for a week and worked into a fizzy, tangy drink. "fooddrinkchemistryscienceprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo exhaust, by working."The mine was worked until the last scrap of ore had been extracted."workactionconditionenergyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo shape, form, or improve a material."He used pliers to work the wire into shape."materialworkindustryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo operate in a certain place, area, or speciality."she works the night clubs"jobworkbusinessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo operate in or through; as, to work the phones."The customer service representative worked the phones all day, answering questions and resolving complaints. "communicationtechnologybusinessworkChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo provoke or excite; to influence."The rock musician worked the crowd of young girls into a frenzy."actionmindChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo use or manipulate to oneโs advantage."She knows how to work the system."businessjobeconomyworkactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo cause to happen or to occur as a consequence."I cannot work a miracle."outcomeachievementworkprocessfunctionactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo cause to work."He is working his servants hard."workjobactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo function correctly; to act as intended; to achieve the goal designed for."he pointed at the car and asked, "Does it work"?;ย he looked at the bottle of pain pills, wondering if they would work;ย my plan didnโt work"functionachievementmachineworktechnologybusinessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo influence."They worked on her to join the group."actionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo effect by gradual degrees; as, to work into the earth."The rain worked the fertilizer into the soil, helping the plants grow. "workprocessactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo move in an agitated manner."A ship works in a heavy sea."actionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo behave in a certain way when handled"this dough does not work easily;ย the soft metal works well"functionmachinetechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐Share(with two objects) To cause (someone) to feel (something); to do unto somebody (something, whether good or bad)."The teacher's strict rules worked fear into the students. "sensationactionmindhumanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo hurt; to ache."My leg worked badly after I tripped. "sensationbodymedicinephysiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective๐ShareDesigned or executed in a particular manner or to a particular degree."The artist displayed a meticulously worked landscape painting, showcasing every detail with precision. "stylequalityachievementworkChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective๐ShareWrought."The worked metal gate, forged with skill and care, adorned the entrance to the estate. "workmaterialactiontechnicalindustryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective๐SharePrepared so as to demonstrate the steps required."The worked example in the textbook showed me how to solve the math problem. "technicalworkeducationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading