Effort (Noun)
Meaning 1
Use of physical or mental energy; hard work; "he got an A for effort"; "they managed only with great exertion".
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The swimmer put in extra effort to finish the difficult lap.
- Her art teacher praised her for her effort in completing the painting on time.
- The children made a big effort to clean up the playroom before their parents came home.
- The new employee was willing to put in extra effort to learn the job quickly.
- The team's winning goal was a result of the forward's last-minute effort.
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Meaning 2
A notable achievement; "he performed a great feat"; "the book was her finest effort".
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Nouns denoting acts or actions.
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Meaning 3
Earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something; "made an effort to cover all the reading material"; "wished him luck in his endeavor"; "she gave it a good try".
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Nouns denoting acts or actions.
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Meaning 4
A series of actions advancing a principle or tending toward a particular end; "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".
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Nouns denoting acts or actions.
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- Fund-raising Drive
- Anti-war Movement
- Candidature
- Youth Movement
- Ad Blitz
- Feminist Movement
- Women's Liberation Movement
- Consumerism
- Electioneering
- War
- Gay Lib
- Gay Liberation Movement
- Lost Cause
- Feminism
- Ad Campaign
- Campaigning
- Fund-raising Campaign
- Political Campaign
- Candidacy
- Women's Lib
- Charm Campaign
- Advertising Campaign
- Reform
- Fund-raising Effort
- Youth Crusade