effort

/'efət/
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effort

She made a great effort to finish the marathon.

Definition
  1. Noun:
    • The use of physical or mental energy to do something; hard work: "Effort" refers to the conscious exertion of power, either physical or mental, to achieve a task or overcome difficulty.
    • A serious attempt to achieve something: "Effort" can also mean a determined or conscientious attempt to accomplish a specific goal.
    • Something produced through exertion; an achievement: In some contexts, "effort" refers to the result or product of hard work.
Examples of Usage
  • Noun:
    • She put a lot of effort into her studies. (She worked very hard on her studies.)
    • The rescue team made a heroic effort to save the trapped miners. (The rescue team made a heroic attempt to save the miners.)
    • His latest painting is a remarkable effort. (His most recent painting is a remarkable achievement.)
Advanced Usage
  • "to make an effort": to try hard to do something.
    • You should make an effort to arrive on time.
  • "with/without effort": easily or with difficulty.
    • He lifted the heavy box without apparent effort.
  • "a concerted/joint effort": an attempt in which people work together.
    • Cleaning the park was a joint effort by the whole community.
Variants and Related Words
  • Effortless (adj): requiring or showing little or no effort; easy.
    • She has an effortless grace when she dances.
  • Effortlessly (adv): in a way that seems easy and without effort.
    • He effortlessly solved the complex math problem.
Synonyms
  • Exertion: physical or mental effort.
  • Endeavor: a serious and sustained effort to achieve a goal.
  • Attempt: an act of trying to achieve something.
Related Phrases
  • Spare no effort: to do everything one can to achieve something.
    • The doctors spared no effort to save the patient's life.
  • A waste of effort: work that does not produce a useful result.
    • Trying to convince him was a waste of effort.
effort

She made a great effort to finish the marathon.

Noun
  1. a series of actions advancing a principle or tending toward a particular end
    • he supported populist campaigns
    • they worked in the cause of world peace
    • the team was ready for a drive toward the pennant
    • the movement to end slavery
    • contributed to the war effort
  2. a notable achievement
    • he performed a great feat
    • the book was her finest effort
  3. use of physical or mental energy; hard work
    • he got an A for effort
    • they managed only with great exertion
  4. earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
    • made an effort to cover all the reading material
    • wished him luck in his endeavor
    • she gave it a good try

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