"good work" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: good works [plural]
Rhymes: -ɜː(ɹ)k Head templates: {{en-noun}} good work (plural good works)
  1. (Christianity, chiefly in the plural) A person's beneficent action or deed, especially one of a charitable nature that advances one's progress toward salvation. Tags: in-plural Categories (topical): Christianity
    Sense id: en-good_work-en-noun-meo-9ejS Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: Christianity

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