third-person singular verb
Works means that one person has a job and does it, especially to earn money.
She works at the bank as a teller.
He works for a small company.
American English
How to pronounce works
verb · nounA1Very common word
WERKS
/wɚks/
One syllable.
Form of work
Works is used for separate creative products and, in some contexts, an industrial factory. For a job or tasks, use work, not works.
Works means that one person has a job and does it, especially to earn money.
Practice out loudMeanings & examples
third-person singular verb
Works means that one person uses time and energy to do a job or reach a goal.
She works hard to finish the report.
The team works on a new bridge.
third-person singular verb
Works means that a machine or device operates correctly or does what it should do.
The machine works perfectly after repairs.
Ana's old phone still works.
third-person singular verb
Works means that a plan, idea, or arrangement produces the result someone wants or expects.
The plan works well under pressure.
That time works for me.
Useful expressions
to travel to your job
I go to work by bus.
to do your job at home instead of at a workplace
She works from home on Fridays.
to exercise
I work out before breakfast.
Related words & forms
For a job or tasks, say a lot of work, not many works. Works can mean separate creative pieces, as in works of art.