labored (B1)

adjective

Pronunciation: /ˈleɪbərd/

Definition

Showing signs of difficulty or great effort.

Examples

• His speech was slow and labored, indicating he was very tired.

• The old car's engine sounded labored as it struggled up the steep hill.

• She gave a labored sigh, clearly exhausted by the long day.

How to Use labored

labor under (prepositional phrase)

To have a mistaken belief or idea. — "He labored under the impression that he had won the lottery."

labor for (prepositional phrase)

To work towards a specific goal or outcome. — "They labored for years to build a successful business."

Synonyms of labored

Words with a similar meaning to labored:

• difficult
• strained
• arduous
• onerous

Antonyms of labored

Words with the opposite meaning to labored:

• easy
• effortless

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