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Treated or prepared in a certain way
“Although there are minor differences in the style of worked curlicue or the gauge of the steel, they are all much of a muchness.”
Shaped or forged, especially through being beaten or hammered
To have convinced or manipulated
To have utilized or employed a tangible object
To have taken hold or had an effect
“I am confident this plan of action will work.”
To have applied oneself diligently to a task or effort
“I had to work late into the night to complete my report before the deadline.”
To have created or formed something
To have expressed in greater detail
Past tense for to perform a task as part of one's employment
“I work as a ranger at the local national park.”
Past tense for to function with a specific purpose
“The lungs work as the respiratory system in humans and many other animals.”
Past tense for to produce as a result of effort
“Cutting calories can work wonders for weight loss.”
Past tense for to operate a device or machinery
“Could somebody show me how to work the coffee machine?”
Past tense for to be in working condition
“My broken computer will work again after I send it in for repairs.”
Past tense for to produce the desired effect
“Allow the medication about an hour to work.”
Past tense for to bring into a heightened emotional state
“The gregarious politician would work the crowd into a frenzy during his rallies.”
Past tense for to effect by gradual degrees
“I had to work my way through the large crowds.”
Past tense for to shape or form a given material
“The baker would work the dough thoroughly to soften it.”
(farming) Past tense for to cultivate soil
“The farmers prepared to work the vast expanses of land to grow crops.”
Past tense for to arrange or contrive
“The political consultant was prepared to work it in order to get his candidate elected.”
Past tense for to move in an agitated manner
“Jane's left eyelid would work furiously due to her nervousness.”
Past tense for to arrive at an answer through logic
“I had to think long and hard before figuring out how to work this puzzle.”
Past tense for to provide for, usually for one's family
“He felt it was now his job to work for his family.”
Past tense for to cause someone to work, usually hard
“The coach would work his players hard during practice.”
Past tense for to exploit someone for one's own benefit, especially in an underhanded way
“She would work her famous husband's name to get ahead.”
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