Antonyms for work in


Grammar : Verb
Spell : wurk
Phonetic Transcription : wÉœrk


Definition of work in

Origin :
  • Old English weorc, worc "something done, deed, action, proceeding, business, military fortification," from Proto-Germanic *werkan (cf. Old Saxon, Old Frisian, Dutch werk, Old Norse verk, Middle Dutch warc, Old High German werah, German Werk, Gothic gawaurki), from PIE root *werg- "to work" (see urge (v.)).
  • Work is less boring than amusing oneself. [Baudelaire, "Mon Coeur mis a nu," 1862]
  • In Old English, the noun also had the sense of "fornication." Workhouse in the sense of "place where the poor or petty criminals are lodged" first appeared 1650s. Works "industrial place" (usually with qualifying adj.) is attested from 1580s. Work ethic recorded from 1959.
  • As in include : verb contain, involve
  • As in insert : verb put, tuck in
  • As in insinuate : verb force one's way into
  • As in interrupt : verb bother, interfere
  • As in introduce : verb add, insert
  • As in mix : verb combine, join
  • As in specialize : verb concentrate on specific area
  • As in usurp : verb take over
  • As in interlard : verb introduce
  • As in intermix : verb mix
  • As in encroach : verb invade another's property, business
  • As in enter : verb come, put into a place

Synonyms for work in

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