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effort

Letters that make effort

o, e, f, r, t are letters that make 'effort'

Words within effort

fort, OR, FO, eff are words within 'effort'

Words created by adding a letter to the beginning or end of effort

efforts is a word created by adding a letter to 'effort'

effort is a 6 letter word starting with e
effort is a 6 letter word ending with t

4 possible definitions for 'effort'

Effort as "use of physical or mental energy, hard work"

Under this definition, effort is a noun and has the following properties:

Synonyms

exertion, travail, elbow grease, sweat have the same meaning as 'effort'

effort as a type

'effort' can be a type of labor, labour, toil.

Types of effort

struggle, physical exercise, detrition, straining, difficulty, least effort, least resistance, strain, exercise, exercising, physical exertion, workout, pull, application, diligence, overkill, supererogation, overexertion, friction, rubbing, trouble are types of 'effort'.

Derivatives of effort

moil, exert, fag, drudge, grind, labor, labour, dig, toil, travail are derivatives of 'effort'.

Example of effort used within this context

"he got an A for effort", "they managed only with great exertion"

Effort as "a series of actions advancing a principle or tending toward a particular end"

Under this definition, effort is a noun and has the following properties:

Synonyms

drive, movement, campaign, cause, crusade have the same meaning as 'effort'

effort as a type

'effort' can be a type of venture.

Types of effort

reform, youth movement, political campaign, war, advertising campaign, ad campaign, ad blitz, anti-war movement, charm campaign, consumerism, campaigning, candidacy, candidature, electioneering, fund-raising campaign, fund-raising drive, fund-raising effort, feminist movement, feminism, women's liberation movement, women's lib, gay liberation movement, gay lib, lost cause, youth crusade are types of 'effort'.

Derivatives of effort

ram, force back, beat back, get, drive, aim, repulse, repel, push back, tug, labor, campaign, fight, agitate, labour, push, crusade, force, press are derivatives of 'effort'.

Example of effort used within this context

"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 the war effort"

Effort as "earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something"

Under this definition, effort is a noun and has the following properties:

Synonyms

endeavor, attempt, endeavour, try have the same meaning as 'effort'

effort as a type

'effort' can be a type of activity.

Types of effort

best, shot, stab, go, play, pass, squeeze, whirl, crack, squeeze play, struggle, part, bid, power play, test, worst, shot, liberation, fling, batting, run, strain, pains, offer, essay, foray, contribution, share, mug's game, seeking, striving, nisus, battle, takeover attempt, trial, trial, test are types of 'effort'.

Derivatives of effort

assay, seek, strive, endeavour, try, essay, endeavor, attempt are derivatives of 'effort'.

Example of effort used within this context

"made an effort to cover all the reading material", "wished him luck in his endeavor", "she gave it a good try"

Effort as "a notable achievement"

Under this definition, effort is a noun and has the following properties:

Synonyms

feat, exploit have the same meaning as 'effort'

effort as a type

'effort' can be a type of accomplishment, achievement.

Types of effort

rally, rallying, derring-do, hit, stunt, tour de force are types of 'effort'.

Example of effort used within this context

"he performed a great feat", "the book was her finest effort"