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UK/["/tɑːsk/"]/US/["/tæsk/"]/

Meaning 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

Opposites of 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

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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.