Word
works
US/ˈwɝks/
UK/wˈɜːks/
Definitions
01plural of work
B1 · Intermediate Countable noun
n. more than one piece of work, such as books, paintings, or tasks.
n. the plural form of 'work' in its countable sense, referring to specific creative outputs or distinct tasks.
“The museum has many famous works by Picasso on display.”
“The collected works of the 19th-century poet were finally published in a single, comprehensive volume last year.”
02a factory
B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun
n. a place where things are made, like a steel factory or a water treatment plant.
n. an industrial plant or facility where manufacturing or processing occurs; often used in compound nouns.
“My grandfather spent forty years working at the local iron works.”
“The city council approved the expansion of the water treatment works to accommodate the growing population in the northern suburbs.”
03moving parts
B2 · Upper Intermediate Plural noun
n. the internal parts of a machine that make it move or function.
n. the internal mechanism or moving parts of a device, such as a clock or engine.
“He opened the back of the old watch to see the works inside.”
“Dust had managed to get into the works of the printer, causing the gears to jam during the high-volume job.”
04everything
B2 · Upper Intermediate Plural noun Informal
n. everything that is possible or available, especially all the toppings on food.
n. the full range of options or accompaniments; everything available in a particular context.
“I'd like a large pizza with extra cheese, pepperoni, and the works.”
“For their anniversary, they booked a luxury suite with champagne, a private chef, and the works.”
Synonyms
Real-World Examples
“Hensher is smart enough to know why his book works so well and vain enough to tell us.” “Conor, who works in media, has regularly worn shorts to the office during the recent hot weather.” “He's in his early 20s, lives with his parents and works in London.” “Prof Mike Tipton of the University of Portsmouth says it is important to understand how the body works.” Word family
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Idioms
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Very common
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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