working
pronunciation
How to pronounce working in British English:
UK [ˈwɜːkɪŋ]
How to pronounce working in American English:
US [ˈwɜːrkɪŋ]
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- Noun:
- a mine or quarry that is being or has been worked
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- Adjective:
- actively engaged in paid work
- adequate for practical use; especially sufficient in strength or numbers to accomplish something
- adopted as a temporary basis for further work
- (of e.g. a machine) performing or capable of performing
- serving to permit or facilitate further work or activity
Word Origin
- working (adj.)
- late 14c., "active, busy," past participle adjective from work (v.). From 1630s as "engaged in physical toil or manual labor as a means of livelihood." Working class is from 1789 as a noun, 1839 as an adjective. Working-day is from late 15c.; working man is by 1816.
- working (n.)
- "action, operation," verbal noun from work (v.).
Example
- 1. The station has three working regimen .
- 2. It is our political system that is not working .
- 3. He is famous for his kindness and hard working .
- 4. The move could improve working conditions across china .
- 5. It really is working less and less well .