work
/wɜːk/
A1 noun Places
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Definition

noun

A place where you do your job. Also means the activity of doing your job.

Grammar Notes

Noun and verb. As a place: 'I am at work.' As activity: 'I have a lot of work to do.' Say 'go to work' (no article) when you are an employee. Common collocations: work from home, hard work, teamwork, homework, work-life balance.

Cultural Notes

Working hours in the UK are typically 9 to 5 (nine to five), Monday to Friday. 'Work from home' (WFH) became very common after 2020. 'All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy' is a proverb meaning that working too much without rest is bad for you.

Example Sentences

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"She takes the bus to work every morning."

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"He works from home on Fridays."

Practice Quiz

1. Which sentence is correct for an employee going to their job?
2. WFH stands for:

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