Labor

Pronunciation: /ˈleɪbər/

Labor (noun)

  1. Physical or mental work done to achieve something.
  2. The process of giving birth to a baby.

Examples

  • Many people put in labor to complete the project on time.
  • The mother experienced labor for several hours before delivery.

Common collocations: hard labor, manual labor, labor force, active labor, labor pains

Synonyms of Labor

Formal

Neutral

Antonyms of Labor

  • — Opposite of labor, indicating a break from work.
  • — Time spent away from work or duties.