💪effort

noun
/ˈɛfərt/

Meaning

the use of physical or mental energy to do something; attempt
physical or mental activity needed to achieve something

Example Sentences

He made a great effort to improve his English skills.

She put a lot of effort into preparing for the final examination.

Example Expressions

make an effort

Synonyms

attempt, endeavor, exertion, struggle, work
Entry 1
attempt, endeavor, exertion, struggle, work
Entry 2
attempt, endeavor, exertion, struggle

Antonyms

inaction, laziness, neglect, ease, rest, negligence
Entry 1
inaction, laziness, neglect
Entry 2
ease, rest, inaction, negligence

Collocations

make an effort, huge effort, joint effort, physical effort, make effort, great effort
Entry 1
make an effort, huge effort, joint effort, physical effort
Entry 2
make effort, joint effort, great effort

More Example Sentences

It takes effort to stay consistent.

It takes effort to communicate clearly.

She failed not to appreciate the effort.

It takes effort to learn a new language.

It takes effort to fix a long-term problem.

Do the students get the real value of their effort?

It’s impossible to get good results without effort.

They imagine that learning takes no effort, but it does.

What will be the reaction of the people about the effort of the government to uproot corruption?

What will be the reaction of the people of California about the effort of the government to uproot corruption?

Related Vocabularies

The degree of being effective in achieving specific goals.
the characteristics, feelings, or beliefs that make a person or group different from others
a spiritual being believed to act as an attendant, agent, or messenger of God
A feeling of smug or uncritical satisfaction with oneself or one's achievements.
A statement or action expressing disapproval of or objection to something.
a person whose job is to extinguish fires and rescue people

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