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ef·fort
 effort
- pronunciation:
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- features:
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noun |
| definition 1: |
the exertion of physical or mental energy.
Can you imagine the tremendous effort it took to build the pyramids?You won't succeed in this if you don't put any effort into it.- synonyms:
- exertion, labor, work
- similar words:
- application, elbow grease, endeavor, fatigue, force, pain, strain, struggle, toil, trouble
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| definition 2: |
exertion that requires substantial power or will.
Finishing the project was an effort, but it was worth it in the end.After the accident, she could only walk with intense effort.- synonyms:
- struggle, travail
- antonyms:
- ease
- similar words:
- application, endeavor, exertion, strain, toil
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| definition 3: |
an attempt.
Unfortunately, our first effort to raise the money was a failure.- synonyms:
- attempt, try
- similar words:
- endeavor, essay, go, push, trial
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| definition 4: |
something done as the result of exertion; achievement.
We appreciate his efforts on our behalf.- synonyms:
- deed, work
- similar words:
- achievement, act, exertion, exploit, feat, pain, struggle, toil, trouble
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| related words: |
action, bid, campaign, energy, force, length, pass, piece, pull, work |
Effort comes from an early French word that means "to force oneself."
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