Exertion (Noun)
Meaning
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 team won the game but not without great exertion and perseverance.
- The hikers needed to summon all their physical exertion to climb to the summit in such bad weather.
- The teachers praised their students for their academic exertion and progress throughout the school year.
- After a great deal of mental exertion, she finally solved the complex math problem that had been stumping her.
- The athletes' exertion during the championship tournament paid off, and they brought home the gold medal.
Synonyms
Hypernyms
Hyponyms
- Struggle
- Straining
- Application
- Least Effort
- Exercise
- Pull
- Friction
- Difficulty
- Supererogation
- Overexertion
- Detrition
- Exercising
- Least Resistance
- Trouble
- Physical Exertion
- Diligence
- Strain
- Overkill
- Workout