Effort

['efət] or ['ɛfɚt]

Definition

(noun.) use of physical or mental energy; hard work; 'he got an A for effort'; 'they managed only with great exertion'.

Editor: Mamie--From WordNet

Definition

(n.) An exertion of strength or power, whether physical or mental, in performing an act or aiming at an object; more or less strenuous endeavor; struggle directed to the accomplishment of an object; as, an effort to scale a wall.

(n.) A force acting on a body in the direction of its motion.

(v. t.) To stimulate.

Inputed by Cathleen

Synonyms and Synonymous

n. [1]. Endeavor, attempt, trial, essay, exertion, struggle, strain, straining, stretch.[2]. Enterprise, undertaking, cause.

Checker: Sigmund

Synonyms and Antonyms

SYN:Trial, attempt, endeavor, exertion

ANT:Failure, misadventure, unsuccess, frustration, futility, inactivity, ease,facility, spontaneity

Typist: Wilhelmina

Definition

n. a putting forth of strength: attempt: struggle.—adj. Ef′fortless making no effort: passive.

Inputed by Hubert

Examples

Checked by Conan

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