work vs mold

work and mold both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
work	Yes	No	Yes	No
mold	Yes	No	Yes	No

As verbs, work and mold are synonyms defined as:

Other synonyms of work include forge, form, mould, shape.

As verbs, mold is a hyponym of work; that is, mold is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than work:

work (noun)	mold (noun)
activity directed toward making or doing something	container into which liquid is poured to create a given shape when it hardens
the occupation for which you are paid	sculpture produced by molding
a product produced or accomplished through the effort or activity or agency of a person or thing	a distinctive nature, character, or type
a place where work is done	a dish or dessert that is formed in or on a mold
the total output of a writer or artist (or a substantial part of it)	a fungus that produces a superficial growth on various kinds of damp or decaying organic matter
applying the mind to learning and understanding a subject (especially by reading)	the process of becoming mildewed
(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	the distinctive form in which a thing is made
	loose soil rich in organic matter

work (verb)	mold (verb)
give a workout to	become moldy; spoil due to humidity
arrive at a certain condition through repeated motion	shape or influence; give direction to
go sour or spoil	fit tightly, follow the contours of
cause to undergo fermentation	form by pouring (e.g., wax or hot metal) into a cast or mold
find the solution to (a problem or question) or understand the meaning of	make something, usually for a specific function
use or manipulate to one's advantage	form in clay, wax, etc
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