Effort

Meaning

physical or mental activity needed to achieve something

the use of physical or mental energy to do something; attempt

Example Sentences

She put a lot of effort into preparing for the final examination.

He made a great effort to improve his English skills.

Example Expressions

make an effort

Synonyms

attempt, endeavor, exertion, struggle, work

Entry 1

attempt, endeavor, exertion, struggle

Entry 2

attempt, endeavor, exertion, struggle, work

Antonyms

ease, rest, inaction, negligence, laziness, neglect

Entry 1

ease, rest, inaction, negligence

Entry 2

inaction, laziness, neglect

Collocations

make effort, joint effort, great effort, make an effort, huge effort, physical effort

Entry 1

make effort, joint effort, great effort

Entry 2

make an effort, huge effort, joint effort, physical effort