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noun |
| definition 1: |
the action of physical or mental energy.
It took great effort to move all that furniture.- synonyms:
- labor, work
- similar words:
- application, endeavor, force, pain, strain, struggle, toil, trouble
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| definition 2: |
a hard try; attempt.
Let's make an effort to finish painting the house this week.- synonyms:
- attempt, try
- similar words:
- endeavor, essay, go, push, trial
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| related words: |
action, campaign, energy, force, length, piece, work |
Effort comes from an early French word that means "to force oneself."
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