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Work On (Verb)

Meaning 1

Shape, form, or improve a material; "work stone into tools"; "process iron"; "work the metal".

Classification

Verbs of sewing, baking, painting, performing.

Examples

  • She began to work the clay into a beautiful sculpture, carefully shaping each delicate feature.
  • The blacksmith works the metal into intricate designs, creating one-of-a-kind pieces.
  • Craftsmen were brought in to work the stone into stunning monuments and statues.
  • Artisans spent years learning to work iron into tools and other essential items.
  • The machinist spent hours every day working the raw metal into precision parts for the factory.

Synonyms

  • Process
  • Work

Hypernyms

  • Transform
  • Transubstantiate

Hyponyms

  • Tool
  • Hot-work
  • Retread
  • Coldwork
  • Overwork
  • Till
  • Rework
  • Rack

Meaning 2

To exert effort in order to do, make, or perform something; "the child worked at the multiplication table until she had it down cold".

Classification

Verbs of political and social activities and events.

Examples

  • The designer is working on the new logo to get it just right for the company's rebranding campaign.
  • She worked on her language skills by listening to podcasts in French.
  • He will work on the project tonight after his meeting with the team.
  • The artist is working on creating a large-scale sculpture for the exhibition next month.
  • They worked on their communication by taking a course on conflict resolution.

Synonyms

  • Work At

Hypernyms

  • Work

Hyponyms

  • Belabor
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