Work and Work on

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Work verb - Shape, form, or improve a material.

Usage example: work stone into tools

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Work on is a synonym for work. In some cases you can use "Work on" instead a verb "Work".

Nearby Words: works, working, worked, workable, worker

Work on verb - To exert effort in order to do, make, or perform something.

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Work is a synonym for work on. You can use "Work" instead a verb "Work on".

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