Work at

verb

To make consistent efforts to achieve a particular goal.

She works at improving her English skills every day.
Visual representation of "work at" - To make consistent efforts to achieve a particular goal.

Often appears as...

  • work at improving
  • work at achieving
verb

To perform tasks or duties associated with a specific job or role.

He works at a supermarket.
Visual representation of "work at" - To perform tasks or duties associated with a specific job or role.

Often appears as...

  • work at a place
  • work at a company
verb

To continuously chip at or erode something.

The sea works at the cliff each day, slowly eroding it.
Visual representation of "work at" - To continuously chip at or erode something.

Often appears as...

  • work at eroding
  • work at wearing down
verb

To make consistent efforts to achieve a particular goal.

She works at improving her English skills every day.
Visual representation of "work at" - To make consistent efforts to achieve a particular goal.

Often appears as...

  • work at improving
  • work at achieving
verb

To perform tasks or duties associated with a specific job or role.

He works at a supermarket.
Visual representation of "work at" - To perform tasks or duties associated with a specific job or role.

Often appears as...

  • work at a place
  • work at a company
verb

To continuously chip at or erode something.

The sea works at the cliff each day, slowly eroding it.
Visual representation of "work at" - To continuously chip at or erode something.

Often appears as...

  • work at eroding
  • work at wearing down
Definition 1 of 3
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Continuous Effort

Implies ongoing dedication rather than occasional effort.

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You must work at improving your grades.
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Personal Growth

Often used to express self-improvement in skills or behavior.

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He works at becoming more patient.
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Subtle Progress

Progress may not be immediate, suggesting gradual improvement.

Illustration for Subtle Progress
She was working at her public speaking slowly.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Continuous Effort

Implies ongoing dedication rather than occasional effort.

Illustration for Continuous Effort
You must work at improving your grades.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Personal Growth

Often used to express self-improvement in skills or behavior.

Illustration for Personal Growth
He works at becoming more patient.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Subtle Progress

Progress may not be immediate, suggesting gradual improvement.

Illustration for Subtle Progress
She was working at her public speaking slowly.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Continuous Effort

Implies ongoing dedication rather than occasional effort.

Illustration for Continuous Effort
You must work at improving your grades.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Personal Growth

Often used to express self-improvement in skills or behavior.

Illustration for Personal Growth
He works at becoming more patient.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Subtle Progress

Progress may not be immediate, suggesting gradual improvement.

Illustration for Subtle Progress
She was working at her public speaking slowly.
Visual representation of the word "Work at"

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