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task

[task, tahsk] / tæsk, tɑsk /
NOUN
job or chore, often assigned
Synonyms
STRONGEST
assignment burden business duty effort exercise function project responsibility undertaking work
STRONG
bother calling charge employment enterprise errand gig grind grindstone headache labor load millstone mission nuisance occupation office onus pain province stint strain tax toil trouble vocation
WEAK
daily grind deadweight fun and games long row to hoe
Antonyms
STRONGEST
irresponsibility
STRONG
aid benefit blessing entertainment fun good health happiness health help hobby idleness inactivity pastime pleasure unemployment
VERB
assign, burden
Synonyms
STRONG
charge encumber entrust exhaust lade load oppress overload push saddle strain tax test weary weigh weight
Antonyms
STRONG
aid assist exonerate help unburden

Example Sentences

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Diminishing the hurt from people who have been directly affected by gun violence is a useless, cruel task.

From Salon • Apr. 9, 2026

In 2022, with new leadership, Suffolk County Police created a task force to investigate the murders - bringing in federal and local law enforcement - which led them to Heuermann in six weeks.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

It said a task force involving the police, tourist board and aviation officials would "strengthen oversight and conduct regular audits", as well as to ensure guides and trekking agencies were licensed.

From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026

As TV producers jockeyed for scoops and access, prosecutors in the Tarrant County District Attorney’s Office, in Fort Worth, were faced with another task.

From Slate • Apr. 6, 2026

She would sit around chatting with Roz and Brightbill, and then suddenly head down to the factory with some urgent task.

From "The Wild Robot Escapes" by Peter Brown