teamwork
noun
Simple meaning
Cooperative work done by a team.
Pronunciation
Say it like this:
teemwerkSay the bold part a little louder.
IPA pronunciation (US)
ˈtimwɚk
This word is pronounced essentially the same in American and British English, so one transcription covers both.
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Definition
Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.
noun
Cooperative work done by a team (especially when it is effective)
“It will take money, good planning and, above all, teamwork.”
The cooperative effort of a team of people to achieve a common goal.
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- B2 · Upper Intermediate (estimated)
- Frequency
- Moderately Common
- Typical Use
- Neutral / general English
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How this word commonly comes across.
This meaning: Cooperative work done by a team (especially when it is effective)
Used this way, teamwork is a common word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.
“It will take money, good planning and, above all, teamwork.”
- Emotional tone
- Neutral
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Not strongly marked
- How common
- Common
- Connotation
- Matter-of-fact
- Usage feel
- Neutral and straightforward
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- “It will take money, good planning and, above all, teamwork.”noun
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