Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
labouring
verb
/ˈleɪbərɪŋ/
Definition
The act of working hard or exerting oneself physically or mentally, often in a difficult task or project.
Examples
- They are labouring under the burden of debt.
- The construction workers are labouring to complete the building on time.
- She spent the entire day labouring in the garden.
Meaning
Labouring refers to the process of engaging in tasks that require effort, whether it is physical work or intellectual effort.
Synonyms
- working
- striving
- sweating
- exerting
- toiling
