work · n
work (CREATION)
B2 a painting, book, piece of music, etc.
Dictionary examples:
the complete works of Shakespeare (11.7)
The museum has many works by Picasso as well as other modern painters. (20.9)
work (PLACE)
A1 the place where you go to do your job
Dictionary examples:
My dog goes to work with me! (0.0)
I sleep at work. It's my bed! (0.0)
My work is in a big chocolate factory! (0.0)
When does she leave for work? (6.5)
What time do you start/finish work? (10.2)
Do you have far to travel to work each day? (16.5)
Thousands of people are seriously injured at work every year. (30.6)
work (JOB)
A1 something you do as a job to earn money
Dictionary examples:
My job is eating ice cream. (0.0)
My work is playing with dogs. (0.0)
My work is watching TV shows. (0.0)
Has she gotten any work yet? (7.1)
Many young people are out of work. (19.3)
work (ACTIVITY)
A2 the activities that you have to do at school, for your job, etc.
Dictionary examples:
I finished all my work, then I woke up! (0.0)
My work is so fun, I forgot to go home! (0.0)
My homework ate my dog, so I can't do my work. (0.0)
The teacher said she was pleased with my work. (14.9)
I'll have to take this work home with me and finish it there. (15.8)
work (EFFORT)
B1 when you use physical or mental effort to do something
Dictionary examples:
Trying to look busy at work is more work than actual work. (0.0)
Maintaining a poker face when my boss tells jokes is serious work. (0.0)
Resisting the urge to check my phone every minute is a day's work. (0.0)
Carrying heavy loads around all day is hard work. (23.3)
I can certainly do a report for you but it will be a lot of work. (23.6)