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Labor vs. Labour

Labor

/ˈleɪbə/

Work, especially physical work, done by people; also refers to the work force

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Labour

/ˈleɪbə/

Physical or mental effort used to achieve a goal, usually work.

Examples:

She went into labour last night.We need more labour to finish the project.

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Ways to tell them apart:

Labor is predominantly used in American English, while labour is the preferred spelling in British English.
Both words share the same meaning, so remember to use labor if youre writing for an American audience and labour' for a British one.
This distinction applies to all forms derived from the root, such as laborer/labourer or laborious/labourious.
In terms of pronounciation, there is no difference between labor and labour, both are pronounced the same.
Consider the spelling convention you are following or the country you are referring to when deciding which form to use.

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