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labour

Pronunciation: [/ˈleɪ.bɚ/]

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labour: meanings and example sentences

Learn how to use labour in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “work”

(noun) physical or mental effort done to achieve a particular result. It can refer to tasks that you do at your job or around your home.

Example

She put in a lot of labour to finish the project on time.

Example

He refused to do any labour around the house.

Example

How much labour did it take to complete the construction project?

Context: “childbirth”

(verb) the process of giving birth to a baby. It refers to the physical effort and pain a woman goes through during childbirth.

Example

She laboured for hours before finally giving birth to a healthy baby.

Example

The woman had to undergo a cesarean section instead of labouring naturally.

Example

How long did she labour before the baby was born?

How to pronounce labour

Pronunciation: [/ˈleɪ.bɚ/]

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