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worked

The correct spelling is worked.

How to pronounce worked

/wɜːkt/
verb

IPA: /wɜːkt/

Say it like: Wor-ked

The correct spelling is worked. To do a specific task by employing physical or mental powers. For example: "He’s working in a bar."

Usage Examples

He’s working in a bar.

he worked his way through the crowd

He worked the levers.

Meanings

verb

  1. 1.To do a specific task by employing physical or mental powers.
  2. 2.To effect by gradual degrees.
  3. 3.To embroider with thread.
  4. 4.To set into action.
  5. 5.To cause to ferment.

adjective

  1. 1.Designed or executed in a particular manner or to a particular degree.
  2. 2.Wrought.
  3. 3.Prepared so as to demonstrate the steps required.

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