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effort

The correct spelling is effort.

How to pronounce effort

/ˈɛfət/
noun

IPA: /ˈɛfət/

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The correct spelling is effort. The work involved in performing an activity; exertion. For example: "It took a lot of effort to find a decent-sized, fully-furnished apartment within walking distance of the office.   He made a conscious effort to not appear affected by the stories in the paper."

Usage Examples

It took a lot of effort to find a decent-sized, fully-furnished apartment within walking distance of the office.   He made a conscious effort to not appear affected by the stories in the paper.

Although he didn't win any medals, Johnson's effort at the Olympics won over many fans.

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.The work involved in performing an activity; exertion.
  2. 2.An endeavour.
  3. 3.A force acting on a body in the direction of its motion.

verb

  1. 1.To make an effort.
  2. 2.To strengthen, fortify or stimulate

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