Chore meaning in English

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Definition

a chore: a task, a job, a duty, an errand; a burden, an annoyance noun
I have a few chores to do around the house before I can go out, but I will go out after mowing the lawn and washing up.
Sometimes it's a real chore talking to Philip, he talks endlessly about himself and it gets very boring.

UK: I have a few chores to do around the house.
US: Sometimes it's a real chore talking to Philip.

Examples

  • "As most of his projects involve several days, sometimes weeks or months, before their completion, Mr. Oléré has professed to maintaining up to thirty-six simultaneous chores."
Exercise 1
Which of the following terms share a similar meaning with "a job" in this context?

There may be more than one correct answer!
Which of the following terms share a similar meaning with "a job" in this context?

There may be more than one correct answer!
A "task" is synonymous with "job" in this context. Both terms describe an action which must be performed.
A "session" refers to a period of time in which an action is performed, whereas a "job" refers to the action or task itself.
A "scam" is a clever yet dishonest way of making money. Example: "I lost thousands of dollars in an insurance scam!". "Scam" is not a synonym of "job" in this context.
A "chore" is synonymous with "job" in this context. Both terms describe an action which must be performed.

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