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work tirelessly

/wɜːrk taɪərˈlɛsli/
to work with great effort and without stopping

She worked tirelessly to complete the project on time.

She put in a lot of effort and didn't stop until the project was finished.


formalinformal

to work with great effort and without stopping

The volunteers worked tirelessly to help the victims of the disaster.

The volunteers put in a lot of effort and didn't stop until they had helped as many people as possible.

He worked tirelessly to build his business from the ground up.

He put in a lot of effort and didn't stop until his business was successful.

This phrase emphasizes dedication and perseverance in work or effort.

Collocations

work tirelessly forto work hard for a specific cause or goalwork tirelessly onto work hard on a specific task or project

Synonyms

work hardwork diligentlywork relentlesslytoil endlessly

Antonyms

work lazilywork half-heartedlybe idlebe sluggish

Related Phrases

work around the clockphrase
to work continuously without stopping
burn the midnight oilidiom
to work late into the night

Pro Tip

Usage in Professional Contexts

This phrase is often used to describe employees or volunteers who go above and beyond their usual duties.

Gold Rule

Avoid Overuse

While this phrase is positive, using it too often can make it lose its impact. Use it to highlight exceptional effort.

Word Origin

The phrase combines 'work' (to perform a task) and 'tirelessly' (without getting tired), emphasizing continuous effort.

Usage Notes

This phrase is commonly used to describe someone who is highly dedicated and puts in a lot of effort without stopping.

Word Breakdown

work
to perform a task or job
root
+
tirelessly
without getting tired or stopping
adverb
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