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Labor
LAY-bur
/ˈleɪbɜːr/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
labor
Dictionary meaning
Productive work, especially physical work done for wages.
Examples
- Their labor did not require a great deal of skill.
- There is a shortage of skilled labor in this field.
Synonyms: labour, toil
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