worked

1. exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessityExamples: "I will work hard to improve my grades"; "she worked hard for better living conditions for the poor"Synonyms: workAntonyms: idle

2. be employedExamples: "Is your husband working again?"; "My wife never worked"; "Do you want to work after the age of 60?"Synonyms: do work, work

3. have an effect or outcome; often the one desired or expectedExamples: "The voting process doesn't work as well as people thought"; "How does your idea work in practice?"; "This method doesn't work"Synonyms: act, work

4. perform as expected when appliedExamples: "The washing machine won't go unless it's plugged in"; "Does this old car still run well?"; "This old radio doesn't work anymore"Synonyms: function, go, operate, run, workAntonyms: malfunction

5. shape, form, or improve a materialExamples: "work stone into tools"; "process iron"; "work the metal"Synonyms: process, work, work on

6. give a workout toExamples: "Some parents exercise their infants"; "My personal trainer works me hard"; "work one's muscles"Synonyms: exercise, work, work out