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laboring

Laboring (noun) means the act of working hard, especially physical toil. Example: “Years of laboring in the fields had left his hands rough and calloused.”

noun
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The act of working hard, especially physical toil.
"Years of laboring in the fields had left his hands rough and calloused."

How to use laboring

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishHard physical work, or the ongoing act of doing it.

UK vs US

US spelling; British English uses "labouring."

Word forms

laborings plural

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Frequently asked questions

What does “laboring” mean?

The word “laboring” means the act of working hard, especially physical toil. In plain terms, hard physical work, or the ongoing act of doing it.

How do you use “laboring” in a sentence?

Here is “laboring” used in a sentence: “Years of laboring in the fields had left his hands rough and calloused.”

What part of speech is “laboring”?

“Laboring” is a noun.

What is the meaning of laboring?

"laboring" (noun) means the act of working hard, especially physical toil.

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