EFFORT as NOUN

  1. Meaning
    • a notable achievement
    Synonym(s) Usage Example(s)
    • 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 Hyponym(s)
  2. Meaning
    • use of physical or mental energy
    • hard work
    Synonym(s) Usage Example(s)
    • 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 Hyponym(s) Derived(s)
  3. Meaning
    • earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
    Synonym(s) Usage Example(s)
    • 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 Hyponym(s) Derived(s)
  4. Meaning
    • a series of actions advancing a principle or tending toward a particular end
    Synonym(s) Usage Example(s)
    • 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 Hyponym(s) Derived(s)