Answer #1

There are a number of people who are confused whether the words “labor” and “labour” are the same or different terms. The fact is, they are both especial and similar at some aspects.

For the most part, both words can be expressed in a sentence either as a verb or noun. Both words also contain same meaning and can be used alternately with each other without affecting or changing the idea that lies within the sentence, as in the case of “labor (labour) of love” or “labor (labour) union”.

The difference between “labor” and “labour” primarily lies in their spelling, that is too obvious, with the latter having an additional letter – “u”. Although the difference between the two words is just one letter, it actually creates blurring to some people when in actuality they just mean the same thing as in pertaining to work, persons who work or offered to work in a company, and the process of giving birth.

Examples of sentences with the use of “labor” (or labour) are provided below.

Most people look forward to take pleasure in the fruits of their labors (labours) throughout their retirement.

Most companies prefer to hire cheap labor (labour).

My cousin went to labor (labour) earlier this morning.

To further discuss the difference between the two, the word “labor” is the preferred or common spelling used in American English (or AmE) while the word “labour” is linked with British English (or BrE) in addition to Canadian and Australian English. As such, the word “labor” is popularly used (in written and spoken form) within the United States at the same time that the word “labour” is popularly used within the United Kingdom, Australia, and Canada. The difference between the words “labor” and “labour” can actually be seen in other English words like color (AmE) vs. colour (BrE) and favor (Ame) vs. favour (BrE).

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