WORK — 4 letter word
work
The word work has 4 letters: W, O, R, K. It contains 1 vowel and 3 consonants. It scores 11 points in Scrabble and 11 in Words With Friends. As a noun, it means "activity directed toward making or doing something".
4 letter word "work": W O R K — noun
Scrabble score: 11 Words With Friends score: 11
Letter analysis of work
| Letter | Count | Type | Scrabble pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| W | 1 | Consonant | 4 |
| O | 1 | Vowel | 1 |
| R | 1 | Consonant | 1 |
| K | 1 | Consonant | 5 |
1 vowels, 3 consonants, 4 unique letters
Definition of work
noun
- activity directed toward making or doing something "I checked several points needing further work."
- the occupation for which you are paid Synonyms: employment
- the total output of a writer or artist (or a substantial part of it) Synonyms: oeuvre, body of work
- a product produced or accomplished through the effort, activity, or agency of a person or thing "It is not regarded as one of my more memorable works." Synonyms: piece of work
- a place where work is done "They arrived at work early today." Synonyms: workplace
- applying the mind to learning and understanding a subject (especially by reading) "mastering a second language requires a lot of work" Synonyms: study
- (physics) a manifestation of energy
verb
- give a workout to Synonyms: exercise, work out
- arrive at a certain condition through repeated motion "The stitches of the hem worked loose after the coat had been worn many times."
- go sour or spoil Synonyms: turn
- cause to undergo fermentation Synonyms: ferment
- find the solution to (a problem or question) or understand the meaning of Synonyms: lick
- use or manipulate to one's advantage Synonyms: exploit
- make uniform Synonyms: uniformize, uniformise, knead
- perform as expected when applied Synonyms: run
- move into or onto "work the raisins into the dough"
- cause to happen or to occur as a consequence "I cannot work a miracle" Synonyms: play
- make something, usually for a specific function Synonyms: shape
- shape, form, or improve a material "work stone into tools" Synonyms: process
- prepare for crops Synonyms: crop, cultivate
- gratify and charm, usually in order to influence "the political candidate worked the crowds"
- move in an agitated manner "My fingers worked with tension."
- proceed along a path "work one's way through the crowd" Synonyms: make
- provoke or excite "The rock musician worked the crowd of young girls into a frenzy"
- proceed towards a goal or along a path or through an activity "work your way through every problem or task"
- cause to work "I am working my employees hard to meet a deadline." Synonyms: put to work
- be employed "Is your husband working again?" Synonyms: do work
- exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity "I will work hard to improve my grades"
- cause to operate or function "This pilot works the controls"
- operate in or through
- have an effect or outcome Synonyms: act
- have and exert influence or effect "The artist's work influenced the young painter" Synonyms: act upon
- operate in a certain place, area, or specialty "They work the night clubs."
- behave in a certain way when handled "This dough does not work easily"