chore

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How does the noun chore contrast with its synonyms?

Some common synonyms of chore are assignment, duty, job, stint, and task. While all these words mean "a piece of work to be done," chore implies a minor routine activity necessary for maintaining a household or farm.

every child was assigned chores

When could assignment be used to replace chore?

While the synonyms assignment and chore are close in meaning, assignment implies a definite limited task assigned by one in authority.

a reporter's assignment

When is duty a more appropriate choice than chore?

In some situations, the words duty and chore are roughly equivalent. However, duty implies an obligation to perform or responsibility for performance.

the duties of a lifeguard

When is it sensible to use job instead of chore?

The meanings of job and chore largely overlap; however, job applies to a piece of work voluntarily performed; it may sometimes suggest difficulty or importance.

the job of turning the company around

Where would stint be a reasonable alternative to chore?

The words stint and chore can be used in similar contexts, but stint implies a carefully allotted or measured quantity of assigned work or service.

a 2-month stint as a reporter

When might task be a better fit than chore?

The words task and chore are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, task implies work imposed by a person in authority or an employer or by circumstance.

charged with a variety of tasks

Examples Sentences

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Recent Examples of chore Without those conduits, planning hangouts becomes a form of social labor—the kind that, for many people, can easily feel like a chore. Serena Dai, The Atlantic, 12 Jan. 2025 This chore chart pad includes 52 weekly charts with spaces to list tasks, track completion, and calculate earnings. Jacquelyn Smith, Parents, 11 Jan. 2025 If that mechanical arm ever comes to fruition, maybe the robot can take over this chore for you, too. Jennifer Pattison Tuohy, The Verge, 6 Jan. 2025 Mathew White, an environmental psychologist, has found that being near water versus being on a city street is about the same difference in happiness as doing household chores versus going out socializing with friends. Janice Kaplan, TIME, 3 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for chore 
Recent Examples of Synonyms for chore
Noun
  • Now Utah will face another tall task against Sedona Prince and the Horned Frogs.
    Doug Feinberg, Chicago Tribune, 13 Jan. 2025
  • Reforming a broken system in the face of economic hardship and media resistance is a monumental task.
    Dave Birnbaum, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • At the Brentwood location of popular Italian eatery Jon & Vinny’s, staff complained of headaches and sore throats in a text message group chat.
    Suhauna Hussain, Los Angeles Times, 11 Jan. 2025
  • The common symptoms of POTS include light-headedness, fainting, brain fog, fatigue, headache, blurred vision, tremors, and nausea.
    Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 10 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • Prosecutors allege that ComEd and AT&T Illinois gave out no-work or little-work jobs and contract work to those loyal to Madigan to get legislation passed that would benefit them in Springfield.
    Jim Talamonti | The Center Square contributor, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 12 Jan. 2025
  • Other volunteers set up in the job center’s parking lot to divide donations into care packages of food, toiletries, water and clothing.
    Yvonne Condes, Los Angeles Times, 12 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • There are lots of ways to add a physical element in spot duty if the Jets want to augment Stanley and Lowry in that role or limit Stanley to the press box.
    Murat Ates, The Athletic, 17 Jan. 2025
  • By contrast, Frazier took on the role of outmoded power, compliant duty.
    Mikal Gilmore, Rolling Stone, 17 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • The fire was large, but remained a one-alarm assignment, according to the Facebook post.
    Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 Jan. 2025
  • The Starship Troopers actress is afraid of heights and was even called out by her instructors for always being terrified about the extreme assignments that she and the other celebrity recruits were given.
    EW.com, EW.com, 11 Jan. 2025

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“Chore.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chore. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.

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