Word: task (noun)

Associations

A "task" is a piece of work that needs to be done. It can be anything from a small job to a big project.

• Example 1: "I have a task to finish for school." This means you have schoolwork that you need to complete.
• Example 2: "The manager assigned a task to each team member." Here, it shows that the manager gave specific jobs to people in a group.
• Example 3: "Completing this task will help us meet our deadline." This means finishing the work is important to finish on time.

A synonym for "task" is "job." The difference is that "job" often refers to work done for pay, while "task" can refer to any work, paid or unpaid.

Substitution

Other words you can use instead of "task" include:

• "assignment" (often used in school or educational settings)
• "duty" (suggests a responsibility)
• "chore" (often refers to household work)

Using these words can change the meaning slightly. For example, "assignment" usually means a task given by a teacher, while "chore" often means a routine household task.

Deconstruction

The word "task" comes from the Latin word "taxare," which means "to touch, handle, or assess." It has evolved to mean a specific piece of work that someone is responsible for.

Inquiry

• Can you think of a task you had to complete recently? What was it?
• How do you feel when you have a lot of tasks to do at once?
• In what situations do you find tasks to be easy or difficult?