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energy vs work

work vs energy

energy and work both are nouns.

energy is not a verb while work is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
energy Yes No No No
work Yes No Yes No
As nouns, work is a hyponym of energy; that is, work is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than energy:
  • energy: (physics) a thermodynamic quantity equivalent to the capacity of a physical system to do work; the units of energy are joules or ergs
  • work: (physics) a manifestation of energy; the transfer of energy from one physical system to another expressed as the product of a force and the distance through which it moves a body in the direction of that force
energy (noun) work (noun)
forceful exertion activity directed toward making or doing something
an imaginative lively style (especially style of writing) the occupation for which you are paid
enterprising or ambitious drive a product produced or accomplished through the effort or activity or agency of a person or thing
(physics) a thermodynamic quantity equivalent to the capacity of a physical system to do work; the units of energy are joules or ergs a place where work is done
any source of usable power the total output of a writer or artist (or a substantial part of it)
a healthy capacity for vigorous activity applying the mind to learning and understanding a subject (especially by reading)
(physics) a manifestation of energy; the transfer of energy from one physical system to another expressed as the product of a force and the distance through which it moves a body in the direction of that force
energy (verb) work (verb)
give a workout to
arrive at a certain condition through repeated motion
go sour or spoil
cause to undergo fermentation
find the solution to (a problem or question) or understand the meaning of
use or manipulate to one's advantage
to mix into a homogeneous mass
perform as expected when applied
move into or onto
shape, form, or improve a material
cause to happen or to occur as a consequence
prepare for crops
make something, usually for a specific function
gratify and charm, usually in order to influence
proceed along a path
move in an agitated manner
provoke or excite
be employed
cause to work
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity; work
have an effect or outcome; often the one desired or expected
operate in a certain place, area, or specialty
proceed towards a goal or along a path or through an activity
have and exert influence or effect
operate in or through
cause to operate or function
behave in a certain way when handled
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