The next word in our vocabulary boost series is WORK. WORK is a high frequency verb that can be used as a synonym of collaborate, try or dedicate time to. There are numerous collocations and phrasal verbs that are formed using WORK.
As recommended in our START method (HERE), you should always learn vocabulary as a short phrase and relate new words to synonyms and use them. Click (HERE) and (HERE) for advice on how to learn more vocabulary and HERE for an example of a great strategy to learn new words.
Collocations:
To learn new collocations and word patterns you should create phrases using them and also do exercises (HERE)
Work as – work in the role of
Work for – be employed by
Work with someone – collaborate with
Work on the computer
Work from home
Work hard – work intensively
Work long hours
Work over time
Work 9-5
Work shifts
Work like a dog – work hard
Work around the clock – to work a lot
Work against – compete with
Work through – continue in spite of something
The machine works
It doesn´t work – it doesn´t function
Phrasal verbs:
The learning of phrasal verbs is best done using this method (HERE)
Work on – dedicate lots of time to
He is working on his thesis so that he can finish by April
Work out – resolve
I can´t work out the answer to number 4 on the exam
Work out – do exercise
I tend to work out 3 times a week
Work off – lose weight
He could do with working off all the weight he has put on
Work at – try to do something
I am working at my marriage so that we can get over our issues
Work around – do something at the same time/avoid something
I am trying to work around my studies
Work away – work abroad
My wife is working away at the moment
Work over – handle in a rough manner
They really worked him over during the scuffle
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To learn how to use WORK you need to practice and put these words and collocations into your own words to be able to remember them.
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