Simple meaning
What does Effort mean?
Effort means the work and energy you put in.
Dictionary definition
The energy and hard work you use to do something well.
Example sentences
Effort in a sentence
easy
Your effort on the project really shows.
medium
With steady effort, reading gets easier.
hard
The team's effort mattered even before they won.
Synonyms
Words like Effort
Antonyms
Opposite words
lazinessUse when needed effort is missing.
idlenessUse for a state of doing little or no work.
Word family
Effort word family
Base word
effort
adjective
effortful
Done with strong effort.
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Practice 1
What is effort?
Effort is what you put into trying, practicing, and improving.
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