Works

Pronunciation: /wɜːrks/

Definitions of works

noun a place where things are made or repaired

Example Sentences

A1 She works at a bakery.

A2 My car works perfectly after the repair.

B1 The works of Shakespeare are considered masterpieces.

B2 His latest works have received critical acclaim.

C1 The artist's works are displayed in galleries around the world.

C2 The scientist's groundbreaking works have revolutionized the field of medicine.

verb to be engaged in physical or mental activity in order to achieve a result

Example Sentences

A1 She works in a bakery.

A2 He works as a mechanic.

B1 The team works together to achieve their goals.

B2 The new software works much better than the old one.

C1 The artist works tirelessly to perfect his craft.

C2 The novel works on many levels, exploring complex themes and emotions.

Examples of works in a Sentence

formal The team works diligently to meet project deadlines.

informal I heard Sarah works at that new coffee shop down the street.

slang My car works like a charm after the tune-up.

figurative Time works in mysterious ways, often bringing unexpected opportunities.

Grammatical Forms of works

• past tense: worked
• plural: works
• comparative: more works
• superlative: most works
• present tense: works
• future tense: will work
• perfect tense: has worked
• continuous tense: is working
• singular: work
• positive degree: works
• infinitive: to work
• gerund: working
• participle: worked

Origin and Evolution of works

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'works' originated from Old English 'weorc', which in turn came from Proto-Germanic 'werkan'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to physical or mental activity, 'works' later evolved to also mean a place where work is done, such as a factory or workshop. It also came to encompass a person's actions or deeds, as in 'good works'.