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effort — a vigorous or determined attempt

Part of speech: NOUN

Definition: a vigorous or determined attempt

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈefərt/

Example Sentences

  • My effort to wake up early lasted exactly one day.
  • Despite his best efforts, the cake still looked like abstract art.
  • Success requires consistent effort over time.

effort

NOUN

[/ˈefərt/]

a vigorous or determined attempt

Years of effort helped the architect complete the magnificent cathedral.
💡 Concept

Years of effort helped the architect complete the magnificent cathedral.

The rescue team's effort saved hundreds of people. (WORK + ENERGY = EFFORT)
🧠 Mnemonic

The rescue team's effort saved hundreds of people. (WORK + ENERGY = EFFORT)

Every effort earns a reward and helps you move forward.
🎵 Rhyme

Every effort earns a reward and helps you move forward.

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˈefərt/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈefət/

🌳Etymology

Rootfort

Origin

From Old French 'effort,' derived from Latin 'ex-' (out) and 'fortis' (strong), meaning to put forth strength or exertion.

Breakdown

ex- (out) + fort (strong) + -ure (noun suffix) = effort

🎵Rhyme

desert
concert
expert

🔗Collocations

make an effort
put effort into
team effort
joint effort
spare no effort
extra effort
worthwhile effort

📝Examples

😄 Fun example

“My effort to wake up early lasted exactly one day.”

😄 Fun example

“Despite his best efforts, the cake still looked like abstract art.”

“Success requires consistent effort over time.”

“The team's combined effort led to victory.”

📚Related Words

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