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exertion

noun

use of physical or mental energy; hard work

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Word length
8
Starts with
E
Ends with
N
Contains
XE
Scrabble score
15
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

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Pronunciation

əɡˈzɝʃən

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noun

  1. use of physical or mental energy; hard work

    “he got an A for effort”

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Example Sentences

he got an A for effort
they managed only with great exertion

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