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In Labor

Description:

The term "in labor" refers to the state of experiencing the physical process of childbirth. It can also be used to describe the act of working or making an effort towards accomplishing a particular task or goal.

Possible Parts of Speech:

• Noun: She is in labor and will give birth soon.
• Verb: They are currently in labor to finish the project on time.
• Adjective: The pregnant woman is in a labor room.

Senses and Usages:

Sense 1: Referring to Childbirth

• Noun: She experienced severe pain during her labor.
• Verb: The soon-to-be mother will start laboring at the hospital.
• Adjective: The labor contractions are getting stronger.

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Sense 2: Referring to Working or Making an Effort

• Noun: He put a lot of labor into his artwork.
• Verb: They labored tirelessly to complete the marathon.
• Adjective: She has a labor-intensive job.

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Sample Sentences:

1. She is currently in labor and will give birth soon.
2. The mother labored for several hours before bringing her child into the world.
3. He labored under the scorching sun to build the house.
4. After weeks of hard labor, the team finally completed the project.