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working

Pronunciation: [/ˈwɝkɪŋ/]

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working: meanings and example sentences

Learn how to use working in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “job”

(noun) the act of performing tasks to achieve a specific goal or earn money. It's what people do to make a living.

Example

She enjoys her working at the office every day.

Example

His working conditions are very poor.

Example

How is your working going at the new job?

Context: “condition”

(adjective) in proper functioning order or in operation. When something is not broken and can be used.

Example

The machine is working perfectly.

Example

The TV is not working, so we can't watch it.

Example

Is your computer working well after the repairs?

Context: “process”

(verb) to perform tasks to achieve a goal or complete a task. It's what you do when you're actively doing something for a specific purpose.

Example

She is working on a project for school.

Example

He is not working on his homework, so he might not finish it on time.

Example

What are you working on right now?

How to pronounce working

Pronunciation: [/ˈwɝkɪŋ/]

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