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
  • Enlist older children: Give age-appropriate tasks to older kids who can help with younger siblings and household responsibilities.
    — Caroline Castrillon, Forbes.com, 6 June 2025
  • That’s no easy task — even as his knees deteriorated more and more towards the end of the 2024 season, Armstead still remained a top-three player at his position, according to Pro Football Focus.
    — C. Isaiah Smalls II, Miami Herald, 6 June 2025
Definition of task
Noun
  • Its stern warnings are scary and uncomfortable--the headaches, indigestion, muscle spasms, body aches, clenched teeth or knots in your chest.
    — Bryan Robinson, Forbes.com, 4 June 2025
  • More severe cases of salmonellosis may include a high fever, aches, headaches, lethargy, a rash, blood in the urine or stool, and in some cases may become fatal.
    — Jasmine Laws, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 June 2025
Definition of headache
Noun
  • For manufacturing to continue growing our economy, creating jobs and developing the best products in the world, the United States must update its permitting laws and procedures.
    — Matt Robison, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 June 2025
  • While the April jobs reading was better than expected, a separate reading from ADP this week showed private sector hiring hit its lowest level in more than two years.
    — Ali McCadden, CNBC, 5 June 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
  • The Orioles previously designated Blewett for assignment just days after acquiring him after the Minnesota Twins placed him on waivers.
    — Hunter Mulholland, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 June 2025
  • The Royals designated right-handed pitcher Thomas Hatch for assignment — he’d been recalled from Triple-A Omaha for the doubleheader — meaning Cameron remains in the majors.
    — Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 5 June 2025
Definition of assignment

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