ef·fort
effort
- pronunciation:
- e
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
the use of physical or mental energy.
It took a lot of effort to move all that furniture.- synonyms:
- labor, work
- similar words:
- application, fatigue, struggle, trouble
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| definition 2: |
a use of energy in trying to do something; attempt.
Let's make one more effort to finish this work before we go home.- synonyms:
- attempt
- similar words:
- essay, push, trial
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| related words: |
action, campaign, force, piece, work |
Effort comes from an early French word that means "to force oneself."