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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This research builds on Almeida's earlier effort to assemble a detailed reference library of microbial genomes found in the human gut.

From Science Daily

During his speech, Starmer also said the UK would deploy its carrier strike group to the Arctic and High North as part of efforts to bolster security against Russian threats.

From BBC

He said he now predicts tax revenue from Wall Street bonuses and efforts to find savings in city programs will reduce the gap by $5 billion.

From The Wall Street Journal

The expedition is part of an effort to complete the Seven Summits challenge - climbing the highest peak on each continent.

From BBC

"The recovery process is unfortunately quite slow for many people," Dr Baig says, adding it can involve lots of effort and hours of rehabilitation.

From BBC

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