noun

labors

labours, work, toil, childbirth

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.

((the labours of sb.)) the hard work of someone The labours of the team paid off.

Synonyms: work, effort, toil; Antonyms: rest, leisure

From Latin 'labor' meaning toil, exertion.

Think of a 'laboratory' where scientists 'labour' over their work. Note the 'u' in the British spelling of 'labour'.

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