Synonyms for Labour
Definition of labour
noun
- a social class comprising those who do manual labor or work for wages; "there is a shortage of skilled labor in this field"
- concluding state of pregnancy; from the onset of contractions to the birth of a child; "she was in labor for six hours"
- a political party formed in Great Britain in 1900; characterized by the promotion of labor's interests and formerly the socialization of key industries
14 synonyms found
Writing tips for "labour"
Choosing the right synonym depends on context, tone, and audience. Words like childbed, confinement, dig can replace "labour" depending on the shade of meaning you need. In poetry and songwriting, swapping synonyms lets you match a rhyme scheme or meter without changing your meaning. In prose, varying your word choice avoids repetition and keeps readers engaged.
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"Labour" in song lyrics
See how labour is used in real songs:
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"Curder rapper Ernest like the one slave labour."
Flipmode Squad — Where You Think You Goin' -
"Passion is the sum of all labour"
Long Axe — In My Head -
"I'd rather pour it on hard labour"
Obscure Disorder — Lyrically Exposed (Part Two) - The Revelation