Synonyms for Task
Definition of task
noun
- any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted; "he prepared for great undertakings"
- a specific piece of work required to be done as a duty or for a specific fee; "estimates of the city's loss on that job ranged as high as a million dollars"; "the job of repairing the engine took several hours"; "the endless task of classifying the samples"; "the farmer's morning chores"
verb
- assign a task to; "I tasked him with looking after the children"
6 synonyms found
Writing tips for "task"
Choosing the right synonym depends on context, tone, and audience. Words like chore, job, project can replace "task" 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.
With 6 alternatives available, "task" gives you flexibility across registers — from formal to casual, from literary to conversational. Try pairing these synonyms with our rhyme finder to discover words that both mean and sound like what you need.
"Task" in song lyrics
See how task is used in real songs:
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"'cause your fulfillment is my only task"
2 Live Crew — Get it Girl -
"The life of a player, ain't no simple task"
2nd II None — The Life of a Player -
"But first we need guns and masks, to complete the task"
9th Prince f/ Islord — Height of the Recession