Work on

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verb

To try to make something better.

He is working on his English pronunciation.
Visual representation of "work on" - To try to make something better

Often appears as...

  • work on improvements
  • work on skills
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Continuous Process

Often implies ongoing effort and repeated actions over time.

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I've been working on my fitness all year.
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Self-improvement

Commonly used to refer to personal development activities.

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He's working on his temper to avoid conflicts.
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