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