chore

noun

ˈchȯr How to pronounce chore (audio)
Definition of chorenext
1
as in task
a piece of work that needs to be done regularly everyone in this household is expected to do weekly chores

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2
as in headache
a dull, unpleasant, or difficult piece of work cleaning everything out of the attic was a real chore

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How does the noun chore contrast with its synonyms?

Some common synonyms of chore are assignment, duty, job, stint, and task. While all these words mean "a piece of work to be done," chore implies a minor routine activity necessary for maintaining a household or farm.

every child was assigned chores

When could assignment be used to replace chore?

While the synonyms assignment and chore are close in meaning, assignment implies a definite limited task assigned by one in authority.

a reporter's assignment

When is duty a more appropriate choice than chore?

In some situations, the words duty and chore are roughly equivalent. However, duty implies an obligation to perform or responsibility for performance.

the duties of a lifeguard

When is it sensible to use job instead of chore?

The meanings of job and chore largely overlap; however, job applies to a piece of work voluntarily performed; it may sometimes suggest difficulty or importance.

the job of turning the company around

Where would stint be a reasonable alternative to chore?

The words stint and chore can be used in similar contexts, but stint implies a carefully allotted or measured quantity of assigned work or service.

a 2-month stint as a reporter

When might task be a better fit than chore?

The words task and chore are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, task implies work imposed by a person in authority or an employer or by circumstance.

charged with a variety of tasks

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Recent Examples of chore Their human resources role involves mediating conflicts between siblings and other family members, providing performance feedback on chores and homework, and maintaining high household morale. —Allbusiness, Forbes.com, 19 May 2025 Even shopping and performing household chores have been shown to reduce cancer risk. —Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 17 May 2025 Rossman told investigators that the 15-year-old would often stop by and do chores like weeding his yard. —Lesley Cosme Torres, People.com, 15 May 2025 Kings Kings general manager Rob Blake steps down in wake of latest playoff ouster May 5, 2025 One of Holland’s first chores as general manager could be deciding the fate of coach Jim Hiller. —Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for chore
Recent Examples of Synonyms for chore
  1. task
  2. headache
  3. job
  4. duty
  5. assignment
Noun
  • To save time at work, consider implementing automation for these common tasks.
    — John Hall, Forbes.com, 25 May 2025
  • Shoppers used generative AI for research, product recommendations, deals and other shopping tasks, according to the survey.
    — Queenie Wong, Los Angeles Times, 24 May 2025
Definition of task
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  • Once doctors reviewed the family’s travel history, treatment was quickly shifted to address concerns of histoplasmosis, which the CDC explains can cause cause flu-like symptoms including fever and chills, malaise, cough, headache, chest pain and body aches.
    — Cara Lynn Shultz, People.com, 23 May 2025
  • Symptoms include persistent fatigue, muscle aches, joint pain, headaches, brain fog, shortness of breath and difficulty sleeping, per the Virginia Department of Health.
    — Tess DeMeyer, New York Times, 21 May 2025
Definition of headache
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  • Here’s a look at the life lessons the Thunderbirds have learned from their work that can apply to any job or life stage.
    — Olivia B. Waxman, Time, 24 May 2025
  • One incentive to keep trying is the success of Naïma (Samia Hilmi), who is preparing to move with her child into their own flat and is on track to secure a job as a railway ticket inspector.
    — David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 24 May 2025
Definition of job
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  • The employees had worked for the United States Digital Service, but said their duties had been integrated into DOGE.
    — Rebecca Schneid, Time, 29 May 2025
  • The federal court ruling aimed at striking down the majority of President Donald Trump's tariffs could force the government to pay back billions of dollars in import duties that have already been collected.
    — Hugh Cameron, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 May 2025
Definition of duty
Noun
  • But poetry is supposed to come from the soul, tradition, and psychic tremors too minute and particular to be grasped by a journalist on assignment.
    — Julian Lucas, New Yorker, 25 May 2025
  • Best Amazon Comfortable Shoe and Clothing Deals When traveling on assignment, my first packing priority is always comfortable shoes that can keep up with my busy schedule and not leave me with tired, achy feet at the end of the day.
    — Aly Walansky, Travel + Leisure, 24 May 2025
Definition of assignment

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