Part of speech: Verb
Phonetic transcription: /ˈwɜːrkɪŋ/
Meanings and Usage Patterns: - Meaning: "Working" as a verb refers to performing work or labor, being employed, or functioning. It can also be used as an adjective to describe something that is related to work or that is currently in operation. - Usage Patterns: "Working" is a common word in the English language, used both in spoken and written contexts. It is frequently used in professional settings and everyday conversations to talk about tasks, jobs, and activities.
Forms in Different Verb Tenses: - Simple Present: work/works - Present Continuous: am/is/are working - Simple Past: worked - Past Continuous: was/were working - Present Perfect: have/has worked - Present Perfect Continuous: have/has been working - Past Perfect: had worked - Past Perfect Continuous: had been working - Simple Future: will work - Future Continuous: will be working - Future Perfect: will have worked - Future Perfect Continuous: will have been working - Gerund: working
Example Phrases: 1. I am working on a new project. (Translation: Estoy trabajando en un nuevo proyecto.) 2. He has been working hard all week. (Translation: Él ha estado trabajando duro toda la semana.)
Idiomatic Expressions: - Working out: Refers to exercising or trying to solve a problem. Example: She is working out at the gym. - Working overtime: Working extra hours beyond the regular work schedule. Example: I have to work overtime tonight. - Working hand in hand: Cooperating closely with someone. Example: The two departments are working hand in hand on this project. - Working like a charm: Working very well or effectively. Example: The new software is working like a charm. - Working against the clock: Trying to complete a task before a deadline. Example: We are working against the clock to finish this report.
Etymology: The word "working" originated from the Middle English word "werken," which came from Old English "wyrcan," meaning "to perform, to do."
Synonyms and Antonyms: - Synonyms: Laboring, toiling, functioning, operating, employed - Antonyms: Idle, inactive, non-functioning, unemployed, broken.