{"id":22725,"date":"2024-08-25T05:31:48","date_gmt":"2024-08-24T22:31:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/englishteststore.net\/lesson\/uncategorized\/understanding-toil-a-powerful-word-for-ielts-success-ietls-9-0-vocabulary\/"},"modified":"2024-08-25T05:31:48","modified_gmt":"2024-08-24T22:31:48","slug":"understanding-toil-a-powerful-word-for-ielts-success-ietls-9-0-vocabulary","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/englishteststore.net\/lesson\/english-vocabulary-lessons\/ielts-9-0-vocabulary\/understanding-toil-a-powerful-word-for-ielts-success-ietls-9-0-vocabulary\/","title":{"rendered":"Understanding &#8220;Toil&#8221;: A Powerful Word for IELTS Success &#8211; IETLS 9.0 Vocabulary"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-humix-humix-block\" style=\"justify-content:center\">\n<div class='open-video-oembed' style='width:640px;max-width:100%;'>\n<script>(window.openVideoPlayers = window.openVideoPlayers || []).push({target: document.currentScript, \"videoID\":\"ee4IeTqtbHu\",\"float\":true,\"isGenerated\":true})<\/script>\n<\/div>\n<script data-ezscrex='false' data-cfasync='false' async src=\"https:\/\/open.video\/video.js\"><\/script>\n<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Understanding &#8216;Toil&#8217;: A Powerful Word for IELTS Success<\/h3>\n<p>Learn the meaning, usage, and history of the word &#8216;toil&#8217; to enhance your English vocabulary for the IELTS exam. This video covers its function as both a noun and verb, provides examples, and offers tips to avoid common mistakes.<\/p>\n<p>Imagine working tirelessly for hours on end, your muscles aching and sweat dripping from your brow. This experience encapsulates the essence of our word for today: toil.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Word type:<\/strong> Toil can function as both a noun and a verb.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Meaning:<\/strong> As a noun, toil refers to hard and continuous work or effort.<\/p>\n<p>As a verb, it means to work extremely hard or incessantly.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Word history:<\/strong> The word toil has an interesting etymology.<\/p>\n<p>It originated in the thirteenth century from the Anglo-French word toiler, meaning to pull or tug. This, in turn, came from Latin tudiculare, which meant to stir or crush.<\/p>\n<p>Over time, the meaning evolved to encompass the idea of laborious effort.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Antonyms:<\/strong> Some antonyms for toil include leisure, relaxation, and idleness.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Synonyms:<\/strong> Synonyms for toil include labor, drudgery, grind, slog, and travail.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Examples use in sentences:<\/strong> Let me illustrate the versatility of this word with a few sentences.<\/p>\n<p>As a noun: The farmer wiped his brow, his face etched with the toil of decades in the fields. As a verb: Despite the scorching heat, the construction workers continued to toil, determined to meet their deadline.<\/p>\n<p>Here is a more complex sentence combining both uses: The toil of the miners was evident in their weathered faces as they toiled deep underground, extracting precious minerals from the earth&#8217;s core.<\/p>\n<p>Common errors in use: One common mistake is confusing toil with toll. While they sound similar, toll typically refers to a charge or fee, or the sound of a bell.<\/p>\n<p>Another error is using toil too casually. Remember, toil implies intense, prolonged effort, not just any work.<\/p>\n<p>To truly master this word for your IELTS exam, try incorporating it into your daily vocabulary. Describe your study sessions as toiling over your books, or refer to particularly demanding tasks as toil.<\/p>\n<p>By doing so, you will not only expand your lexicon but also demonstrate a nuanced understanding of the English language, crucial for achieving that coveted band score of 9.0.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Understanding &#8216;Toil&#8217;: A Powerful Word for IELTS Success Learn the meaning, usage, and history of the word &#8216;toil&#8217; to enhance your English vocabulary for the IELTS exam. This video covers its function as both a noun and verb, provides examples, and offers tips to avoid common mistakes. 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