Synonyms for

Task

Verb / tæsk / Another word for task — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A piece of work to be done or undertaken.

Synonyms & similar words

chore job labor project tax undertaking job duty mission assignment chore errand responsibility project undertaking work action deed feat obligation burden load drudgery labour toil occupation

Synonyms by register

Formal

assignment duty undertaking charge

Informal

job gig chore thing

Literary

endeavor labor errand

Antonyms

leisure rest idleness relaxation play ease unemployment

Common collocations

  • complete a task
  • difficult task
  • manageable task
  • daily task
  • important task
  • assign a task
  • task force
  • task management

Word family

noun task
verb task

Usage note

While 'task' can sometimes be used as a verb, it is much more common as a noun. As a verb, it often implies assigning a duty or burden to someone.

Example sentences

  1. My task today is to clean my room.
  2. I have a task to finish my book by the end of the week.
  3. My teacher gave me a task to write a story.
  4. Her task is to walk the dog every evening.
  5. My task at the office is to answer the phone and take messages for my boss.

Quotes

  • The best way to get a task done is to begin.
  • In doing a task, we must be sincere and focused.
  • A task becomes a duty from the moment you suspect it to be an essential part of that integrity which alone entitles a man to assume responsibility.

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