what does effort mean?
EFFORT as NOUN
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- he performed a great deed
- the book was her finest effort
Hypernyms(s) effort is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
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- Meaning
- use of physical or mental energy
- hard work
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- he got an A for effort
- they managed only with great exertion
Hypernyms(s) effort is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
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- Meaning
- earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
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- made an effort to cover all the reading material
- wished him luck in his endeavor
- she gave it a good try
Hypernyms(s) effort is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
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- a series of actions advancing a principle or tending toward a particular end
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- 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
Hypernyms(s) effort is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
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