Cool MateMeaning of Task
In simple words: A piece of work that needs to be done.
Task in a sentence
- Completing this math task is important for your exam.
- She was given a difficult task at work that took her all day.
- His task was to clean the entire house by noon.
- Each student must complete a task to earn their points.
- People often feel overwhelmed when they have too many tasks to do.
How to use Task
Commonly used in both spoken and written English. Suitable for formal and informal contexts, but avoid using in very casual scenarios like chats among friends.
Grammar pattern
task + object
Memory hint
Think of 'task' like a 'tusk' of an elephant—big jobs to handle!
Related words
Collocations with Task
- awesome
- challenging
- daunting
- handle
- take on
- take upon yourself
- involve something
- require something
- fall to somebody
- task for
- task in
- be no easy task
- the task ahead
- the task at hand
- awesome
- challenging
- daunting
- handle
- take on
- take upon yourself
- involve something
- require something
- fall to somebody
- task for
- task in
- be no easy task
- the task ahead
- the task at hand
Synonyms for Task
Common mistakes with Task
- Confused with 'chore' — tasks are often more formal or job-related.
- Using 'task' as a verb — 'task' is a noun.
- Saying 'a task for doing' instead of 'a task to do'.
Compare Task with Job, Assignment, Duty, Responsibility, Project
Task appears in
Task in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
مهمة
قطعة من العمل تحتاج إلى إنجازها.
- Bengaliবাংলা
কাজ
একটি কাজ যা সম্পন্ন করতে হবে।
- GermanDeutsch
Aufgabe
Eine Arbeit, die erledigt werden muss.
- SpanishEspañol
Tarea
Una tarea que necesita ser completada.
- Persianفارسی
وظیفه
کاری که باید انجام شود.
- FrenchFrançais
Tâche
Un travail qui doit être fait.
- Hindiहिन्दी
काम
एक काम जिसे करने की ज़रूरत है।
- ItalianItaliano
Compito
Un lavoro che deve essere fatto.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Tarefa
Um trabalho que precisa ser feito.
- RussianРусский
Задача
Работа, которую нужно сделать.
- Urduاردو
کام
ایک کام جسے کرنے کی ضرورت ہے۔
- Chinese中文
任务
需要完成的一项工作。
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Frequently asked questions about Task
What does Task mean?
A piece of work that needs to be done.
What is the definition of Task?
a piece of work that somebody has to do, especially a hard or unpleasant one
How do you use Task in a sentence?
Completing this math task is important for your exam.
Can you give another example of Task?
She was given a difficult task at work that took her all day.
What are synonyms for Task?
Common alternatives include job, assignment, duty, responsibility, project.
What is the opposite of Task?
Opposite meanings include leisure, idleness, rest.
What words go with Task?
It commonly pairs with awesome, challenging, daunting, handle, take on, take upon yourself, involve something, require something, fall to somebody, task for, task in, be no easy task, the task ahead, the task at hand, awesome, challenging, daunting, handle, take on, take upon yourself, involve something, require something, fall to somebody, task for, task in, be no easy task, the task ahead, the task at hand.
What are common mistakes when using Task?
Confused with 'chore' — tasks are often more formal or job-related. Using 'task' as a verb — 'task' is a noun. Saying 'a task for doing' instead of 'a task to do'.
How do you pronounce Task?
US: /["/tæsk/"]/, UK: /["/tɑːsk/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Task?
Commonly used in both spoken and written English. Suitable for formal and informal contexts, but avoid using in very casual scenarios like chats among friends.
What CEFR level is Task?
"Task" is at A2 level on the CEFR scale.