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Wordabulary

labour

Pronunciation
Noun A2 Elementary

Quick answer

Physical or mental work, especially the kind done for wages, or the group of workers in a country or industry.

"The factory relies on cheap labour to keep its prices low."

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Which word fits the gap? "The factory relies on cheap _____ to keep its prices low."

Answer: labour

In your own words, what does "labour" mean?

Physical or mental work, especially the kind done for wages, or the group of workers in a country or industry.

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