Work

4 lettersverbcommon

Updated June 2026

Definition

To engage in physical or mental activity in order to achieve a purpose or result.

“I work at a local hospital as a nurse.”

Pronunciation

IPA

/wɜːk/

Related Words

Synonyms

labortoil

Antonyms

idlemalfunction

Word Game Tips

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Wordle

Good mix of consonants and vowels, strong opener.

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Scrabble

Worth 11 points, K makes it valuable.

Words Related to Work

Words one letter different

Change a single letter of “work” to make these 4-letter words — useful for Wordle and crossword clues.

cork fork pork word worm worn york

Add a letter to make a longer word

5-letter words you can spell by adding one letter to “work”.

awork korwa works worky wroke

Longer words starting with Work

Words that begin with “work”.

works worky worked worker workers working workout workshop workforce workplace workshops workstation

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