English dictionary
effort
nounPronunciation
ˈɛfət
Audio pronunciation
Parts of speech
Definitions
noun
- a notable achievement
noun
- use of physical or mental energy; hard work
noun
- earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
noun
- a series of actions advancing a principle or tending toward a particular end
Example sentences
he performed a great feat
the book was her finest effort
he got an A for effort
they managed only with great exertion
made an effort to cover all the reading material
wished him luck in his endeavor
she gave it a good try
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