Definition
works (plural noun) — things produced or created, especially by artistic, literary, or industrial effort.
Main meanings
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Artistic or literary creations
Refers to creations of art, literature, or music.
Example: The complete works of Shakespeare. -
Factories or industrial sites
Used for places where industrial or manufacturing activity is carried out.
Example: an engineering works. -
Operations or functioning
Describes the action or process of something operating or being in progress.
Example: The machine is in good working order. -
Construction or engineering activities
Refers to large-scale building or infrastructure projects.
Example: roadworks were blocking traffic.
Additional usage
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The expression in the works means that something is being planned or prepared.
Example: A new policy is in the works. -
The works can also mean all possible items or the full range.
Example: a burger with the works (lettuce, tomato, cheese, etc.).
“Works” can cover both the tangible results of creation and the processes behind production.
Synonyms
- creations
- compositions
- productions
- operations
- constructions
Author’s summary:
The word “works” has multiple meanings, ranging from artistic creations to industrial operations, describing both the end products and the processes behind them.
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