Definitions

effort

[ef-ert] / ˈɛf ərt /

NOUN

work, exertion

Synonyms

STRONGEST

achievement attempt battle creation endeavor exercise force industry intention power production push resolution struggle training

STRONG

accomplishment act aim application aspiration crack deed discipline drill energy enterprise essay feat fling go job labor pains product pull purpose shot spurt stab strain stress stretch strife striving sweat tension toil travail trial trouble try tug undertaking venture whack

WEAK

elbow grease old college try

Antonyms

STRONGEST

destruction idleness incompetence laziness ruin weakness

STRONG

abstention entertainment failure fun happiness inactivity neglect peace relaxation unemployment

WEAK

hesitation passivity

Example Sentences

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Twilio CEO Khozema Shipchandler said the “terrific” results were a multiyear effort by the group to transform how it performs financially after struggling post-COVID-19 pandemic to remain relevant as people worldwide returned to in-person communication.

From MarketWatch • May 1, 2026

Australia would be opposed to that effort, Bowen said in an interview on WSJ’s What’s News podcast on Friday.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 1, 2026

A similar effort launched by Niemi asking for “support” has collected just $1,840.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

“He is worried about having people more capable than him in leadership, which explains his effort to marginalize his Army secretary,” he said.

From Salon • May 1, 2026

But my time and effort were not wasted, because all that swimming was making me stronger.

From "Flying Through Water" by Mamle Wolo

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"To Kill a Mockingbird" by Harper Lee, Chapters 20–25

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