Synonyms for chore

Most common

task · drudgery · job

All synonyms

Noun

Antonyms

diversion, sinecure, escapade

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Definitions

1. n. 1

   A task, especially a regularly needed task for the upkeep of a home or similar, such as housecleaning or preparing meals.

   The children were made to do their daily chores before being allowed to play games.

Related words

Phrases

chore coat chore jacket

Other spellings

chor

Forms

Plural

chores → tasks, drudgeries, jobs, grinds…

Example sentences

• task The accomplishment of the task took several years.
• drudgery Work is drudgery if you don't think it's meditative.
• grind You need to take a step back from the daily grind.

Popularity over time

Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.

By length

3 letters

job¹

4 letters

task¹

5 letters

grind¹

8 letters

drudgery³

11 letters

domesticity⁵

The small number after each word is its number of syllables (drudgery³ = 3 syllables).