chore
Translation
chore, task, job
Examples
Doing the dishes is my least favorite chore.
Doing the dishes is my least favorite chore.
It was a real chore to finish the report.
It was a real chore to finish the report.
Grammar Patterns
a ((household)) chore We all have to do household chores.
a chore ((to-inf)) It's a chore to clean the whole house.
Similar Words
Synonyms: task, duty, errand
Etymology
Possibly from Old English 'cerr' meaning a turn, a piece of work.
Memory Tips
It sounds a bit like 'bore'. A chore is often a boring task.