labor
Pronunciation
Noun
A2 Elementary
Quick answer
Hard physical or mental work, or workers considered as a group in relation to employers.
Synonyms and antonyms
Usage notes
Spelled "labour" in British English.
Test yourself
Which word fits the gap? "Building the wall by hand took months of hard _____."
Answer: labor
In your own words, what does "labor" mean?
Hard physical or mental work, or workers considered as a group in relation to employers.
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