Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

labour

Noun/Verb
/ˈleɪbər/
Definition
Labour refers to the physical or mental effort used to accomplish a task or work.
Examples
  • He was tired after a long day of labour.
  • They decided to labour together to finish the project on time.
  • Her labour in the garden paid off with a beautiful harvest.
Meaning
In a broader sense, labour encompasses all forms of work or effort required to produce goods or services.
Synonyms
  • work
  • effort
  • toil
  • exertion
  • industry