Meaning

The work involved in performing an activity; exertion..

Definitions by Sense

1. The work involved in performing an activity; exertion.
2. An endeavor.
3. A force acting on a body in the direction of its motion.
4. (uncommon, intransitive) To make an effort.
5. (obsolete, transitive) To strengthen, fortify or stimulate

Example Sentences

make an effort

take a lot of effort

put in effort

It took a lot of effort to find a decent-sized, fully-furnished apartment within walking distance of the office. He made a conscious effort to not appear affected by the stories in the paper.

The slightest effort made the patient cough. He would stand leaning on a stick and holding a hand to his side, and when the paroxysm had passed it left him shaking.

The 30-year-old South Korean, who joined United in 2005, retired from international duty after last season's Asian Cup in an effort to prolong his club

Energy has seldom been found where we need it when we want it. Ancient nomads, wishing to ward off the evening chill and enjoy a meal around a campfire, had to collect wood and then spend time and effort coaxing the heat of friction out from between sticks to kindle a flame.

Although he didn't win any medals, Johnson's effort at the Olympics won over many fans.

Word Forms

• efforts
• efforting
• efforted

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Use effort when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.

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