Ought
Work and ought are semantically related. in responsibility topic. In some cases you can use "Work" instead a noun "Ought".
Work
Work noun - A literary, musical, or artistic production.
Mutual synonyms
Both words in one sentence
- Within Hollywood, several members of the film fraternity were against the idea of government interference in the motion picture business, believing that politics ought not to play a role in deciding talent, contribution, and quality of work.
- In particular one ought not to work at Arkham Asylum without having your insurance paid up and your affairs in order.
Source: Dangerous Workplace -
Usually an Aesop about how important and hard housework is and how men ought to be grateful for the work women do in the home.
Source: A Day in Her Apron
Cite this Source
Work and Ought. (2016). Retrieved 2026, July 21, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/ought/work
Ought & Work. N.p., 2016. Web. 21 Jul. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/ought/work>.
Work or Ought. 2016. Accessed July 21, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/ought/work.
Google Ngram Viewer shows how "ought" and "work" have occurred on timeline