Synonyms for

Labouring

Verb / ˈleɪbɜ:ˈɪŋ / Another word for labouring — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

The word 'labouring' means working hard or making a great effort.

Synonyms & similar words

laboring tug labor drudge dig drive toil toiling labour fag moil drudging travail grind push working toiling striving sweating exerting drudging grinding struggling laboring toiling slogging slaving trudging striving struggling

Example sentences

  1. She is labouring to finish her homework before dinner.
  2. The workers are labouring to build a new house.
  3. He was labouring all day in the hot sun.
  4. The students are labouring to memorize their multiplication tables.
  5. The chef is labouring to create a delicious meal.

Quotes

  • Labour is the great producer of wealth; it moves all other causes. - Thomas Carlyle
  • The reward of labour is life. - Leonardo da Vinci
  • Genius is one percent inspiration and ninety-nine percent perspiration. - Thomas Edison

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