Toil

To work very hard for a long time, often on tasks that are difficult and make you feel tired, like doing chores or studying for a big test.

Examples

• After weeks of toil in the garden, planting seeds and pulling weeds, I was thrilled to see vibrant flowers blooming all around my backyard.
• During the science fair, my classmates and I had to toil late into the night to ensure our projects were perfect, and our hard work paid off with several awards.
• The young athletes toiled every afternoon at practice, pushing themselves to improve their skills, knowing that their dedication would lead to success during the championship game.

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