History
History
Synonyms
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Meaning:
ado

fuss

fuss

birth

(the process, time, of) being born

becoming alive

effort

(an attempt at) trying hard; use of strength and energy (to do something)

work, exertion

endeavour

an effort (the usual word)

attempt to achieve something

flounder

to make wild and usually useless efforts (as when one is in deep water and unable to swim)

struggle; be in the dark

grind

to crush (a substance) to grains or powder; a long, boring task

tedious job

hardship

(an instance of) serious suffering; difficult conditions

personal burden

labor

labour

work, undertaking

labour

(a piece of) work needing physical or mental effort

work, undertaking

toil

hard and long work; to move with difficulty and trouble

hard work

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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TRAVAIL as in Wikipedia