chore

CEFRB1

/t͡ʃɔː/

noun · verb

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    A regular task at home or work that feels boring.

  2. 02

    noun

    Extra detail

    A task that is difficult, unpleasant, or tediously routine.

Examples

  • Adding sentences to Tatoeba can be a chore.

  • Before we moved in together, my partner and I divided up the chores: he cooks and vacuums, and I do the dishes and laundry.

At a glance

Sits at B1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
5
Parts of speech
2
Citations
3
Synonyms
3

Also pronounced

  • /t͡ʃoɹ/

Deep Dive

noun

Extra meanings

  1. To do chores.

  2. A task, especially a regularly needed task for the upkeep of a home or similar, such as cleaning or preparing meals.

verb

Extra meaning

  1. To steal.

More examples

In context

  • I used to enjoy being self-employed, but it's become a bit of a chore recently.

  • The children were made to do their daily chores before being allowed to play games.

  • Laundry is a chore.

Synonyms

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Origin

noun

From earlier char, from Middle English charr, charre, cherre (“odd job, turn, occasion, business”), from Old English ċerr, ċierr (“a turn”), from ċierran (“to turn”), from Proto-Germanic *karzijaną (“to turn”), from Proto-Indo-European *gers- (“to bend, turn”). Cognate with Dutch keer (“time; turn; occasion”), German Kehre (“a turn; bend; wind; back-flip; u-turn”). Also related to Saterland Frisian kiere, käire (“to turn”), Old Saxon kērian, Old High German chēran (“to turn”) (German kehren (“to turn”), Dutch keren (“to turn”)). See also char.