Synonyms for work

Other words for “work”, grouped by meaning.

We found 40 synonyms for “work”. The most common are piece of work, employment, study, workplace, oeuvre.

noun a product produced or accomplished through the effort or activity or agency of a person or thing

noun the occupation for which you are paid

Synonymsemployment

noun applying the mind to learning and understanding a subject (especially by reading)

Synonymsstudy

noun a place where work is done

Synonymsworkplace

noun the total output of a writer or artist (or a substantial part of it)

verb exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

Oppositesidle

verb be employed

Synonymsdo work

verb have an effect or outcome; often the one desired or expected

Synonymsact

verb perform as expected when applied

verb shape, form, or improve a material

verb give a workout to

verb proceed along a path

Synonymsmake

verb cause to happen or to occur as a consequence

verb cause to work

Synonymsput to work

verb prepare for crops

verb have and exert influence or effect

verb make something, usually for a specific function

verb make uniform

Synonymsknead

verb use or manipulate to one's advantage

Synonymsexploit

verb find the solution to (a problem or question) or understand the meaning of

verb cause to undergo fermentation

Synonymsferment

verb go sour or spoil

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University