"Work" (singular):
* General sense of labor or activity: "I have a lot of work to do today."
* A specific job, project, or task: "The construction work is noisy."
* A piece of writing, art, or music: "Shakespeare's works are timeless."
* A verb: "Do you work at the library?"
"Works" (plural):
* Multiple jobs, projects, or tasks: "The company has several works in progress."
* A collection of writings, art, or music: "The museum has a collection of Picasso's works."
* Machinery or equipment: "The factory's works are running smoothly."
Examples:
* Singular: "The work on the new bridge is progressing quickly." (referring to the job)
* Plural: "I've read several of Shakespeare's works." (referring to a collection of writings)
Important Note:
* "Works" can also be the third person singular present tense of the verb "work". For example: "He works in the garden every day."
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