labors
Translation
labours, work, toil, childbirth
Examples
He was rewarded for his labors.
He was rewarded for his labours.
The fruits of their labors were finally visible.
The fruits of their labours were finally visible.
Her labors began early in the morning.
Her labours began early in the morning.
Grammar Patterns
((the labours of sb.)) the hard work of someone The labours of the team paid off.
Similar Words
Synonyms: work, effort, toil; Antonyms: rest, leisure
Etymology
From Latin 'labor' meaning toil, exertion.
Memory Tips
Think of a 'laboratory' where scientists 'labour' over their work. Note the 'u' in the British spelling of 'labour'.