effort
noun
1. earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
- made an effort to cover all the reading material
Similar word(s): attempt, endeavor, endeavour, try
Definition categories: act, activity
2. use of physical or mental energy; hard work
- he got an A for effort
Similar word(s): exertion, sweat, travail
Definition categories: act, labor, labour, toil
3. a notable achievement
- the book was her finest effort
Similar word(s): exploit, feat
Definition categories: act, accomplishment, achievement
4. a series of actions advancing a principle or tending toward a particular end
- contributed to the war effort
Similar word(s): campaign, cause, crusade, drive, movement
Definition categories: act, venture
Sentences with effort as a noun:
- It took a lot of effort to find a decent-sized, fully-furnished apartment within walking distance of the office.
- Although he didn't win any medals, Johnson's effort at the Olympics won over many fans.
verb
1. (uncommon, intransitive) To make an effort.
2. (obsolete, transitive) To stimulate.