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 Successfully retrieving the QuietComforts from the case is a chore. —PC Magazine, 4 Sep. 2025 This could mean robots assisting you with chores, supporting eldercare or even helping in medical environments sooner than expected. —Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 3 Sep. 2025 Treating cooking like drudgery—another chore to perform—will likely not inspire them to adopt this crucial life skill, one that seems to be going by the wayside in the era of GrubHub and DoorDash. —Elisabeth Sherman, Parents, 3 Sep. 2025 Homes involve a long tail of chores, and general-purpose robots could indeed provide enormous value. —Maya Cakmak, IEEE Spectrum, 3 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for chore
Recent Examples of Synonyms for chore
  1. task
  2. headache
  3. job
  4. duty
  5. assignment
Noun
  • On taking the job last year, Enzo Maresca knew that his say in transfers at Stamford Bridge would be limited and that his main task was to concentrate on coaching the team.
    — James McNicholas, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2025
  • The board placed the task of arts grants distribution into the hands of the Parks and Culture Committee and decided to transition its distribution formula to one that divided the total pot of arts funding allocated in the county budget equally among all qualified groups, Tarantino said.
    — Claudia Levens, jsonline.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Definition of task
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  • In a recent study by Climate Rights International, workers spoke of experiencing excessive sweating, headaches, fever, nausea, heat palpitations, dehydration and temporary vision loss.
    — Jasmin Malik Chua, Sourcing Journal, 10 Sep. 2025
  • Soldiers reported headaches and nausea, leading Congress to cut funding in 2022.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 10 Sep. 2025
Definition of headache
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  • Duncan Wanblad, chief executive of Anglo, will take the top job and Anglo Teck while Teck’s chief executive Jonathan Price, will be his deputy.
    — Tim Treadgold, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
  • That’s when Billy Napier accepted the Florida job.
    — Maddie Hartley, Kansas City Star, 10 Sep. 2025
Definition of job
Noun
  • By the end of the trial in September 2023, Paxton was acquitted and resumed his duties as attorney general.
    — Kimberly Ross, The Washington Examiner, 12 Sep. 2025
  • The foundation's mission is deeply personal for Siller, stemming from the sacrifice of his brother, FDNY firefighter Stephen Siller, who ran through the Brooklyn Battery Tunnel on 9/11 to answer the call of duty.
    — Paid Content by Tunnel to Towers, FOXNews.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Definition of duty
Noun
  • On Tuesday, Charles hit 3-of-7 of her field goal attempts and hit all five of her free throws while taking on the assignment of guarding Storm sharpshooter Gabby Williams.
    — Nathan Canilao, Mercury News, 10 Sep. 2025
  • Offer Meaningful Stretch Assignments And Support Give people stretch assignments that align with their behavioral strengths while pushing them outside their comfort zone.
    — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Definition of assignment

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