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Collocation

hard work

adjective + uncountable noun adjective + uncountable noun

Definition

a lot of effort over time; work that is difficult or requires determination

'hard work' is a common English collocation. a lot of effort over time; work that is difficult or requires determination

Visual cue for hard work

hard + work

“Getting in shape takes hard work and consistency.”

Examples

  • Success usually comes from _____ work and patience.
  • Learning a new language is _____ work, but it pays off.
  • All her _____ work finally led to a promotion.
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  • It took months of _____ work to finish the project on time.
  • Their team’s _____ work and focus made the launch smooth.
  • You can’t build a strong business without _____ work.
  • The award is a recognition of years of _____ work behind the scenes.
  • His improvement wasn’t luck—it was _____ work every single day.
  • We got through the crisis by combining smart planning with _____ work.