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AWL Sublist 1 · Academic Word
labour
/ˈleɪbər/ Syllables: ˈla·bour
English Illustration
Arabic Translation & Context
Synonyms & Antonyms
Work, especially physical work; the workforce employed in a given sector.
Synonyms
work
workforce
toil
Antonyms
leisure
Translations
labour in Arabic
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Arabic Meaning
عمل، جهد
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Easy Explanation (Arabic)
العمل، خاصة العمل البدني، أو مجموعة العمال في مكان معين.
Easy Explanation
Plain English Breakdown
Labour means work, especially hard physical work. The labour force means all the workers in a country. Child labour means children doing work adults should do.
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Memory TipLabour comes from Latin 'laborare' meaning to work — all work, especially demanding work.
Contextual Examples
How to use in a sentence
Child labour remains a serious human rights concern in many parts of the developing world.
The division of labour in factories allowed for much greater efficiency and productivity.
A shortage of skilled labour is affecting growth in the technology sector.
Word Families & Pronunciation
labour
| PART OF SPEECH | FORM |
|---|---|
| noun | labourer |
| adjective | laborious |
| adverb | laboriously |
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