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History
Synonyms
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Meaning:
activity

the state of being active

state of being active

attempt

an effort to do something

try, effort

diligence

steady effort; showing of care and effort

perseverance in carrying out action

employment

the state of employing or being employed

working for a living;

endeavour

an effort (the usual word)

attempt to achieve something

energy

(of a person) the force, strength, capacity, to do things and get things done

person's spirit and vigor

exercise

the use of one's physical powers to make one healthier

work, effort

labor

labour

work, undertaking

labour

(a piece of) work needing physical or mental effort

work, undertaking

operation

the way in which something works; movement of troops, ships, aircrafts etc

movement, working

push

to use force or effort on (a person or thing) so as to move (her, him, it) away from oneself or in front of oneself in the same direction

physical force

strain

the condition of being stretched; the force used; something that tests one's mental strength; a great demand on one's strength etc

pain, due to exertion

struggle

(to make) a great effort, fight

hard try; fight to win

toil

hard and long work; to move with difficulty and trouble

hard work

transference

movement, working

movement, working

use

to cause (something) to act or serve for a purpose; to have the use of a supply (until nothing is left); to behave towards (a person)

application; employment

utilization

exercise

exercise

work

the use of the body or mind to do or make something (especially contrasted with play or recreation); engage in physical or mental activity

labor, chore

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