effort
Meaning
Effort is the physical or mental energy you put into doing something.
💡 Don't confuse "effort" with "efforts," which is the plural form used when talking about multiple attempts.
Example Sentences
Word in Context
Sam
has
been
studying
for
his
English
test
all
week
.
He
knows
that
regular
practice
takes
effort
,
so
he
reviews
new
words
every
day
.
In
the
evenings
he
reads
short
stories
and
does
grammar
exercises
,
which
help
him
feel
more
confident
.
His
teacher
told
him
that
small
steps
are
important
and
that
he
should
keep
going
.
If
he
keeps
this
routine
,
he
might
pass
the
test
and
feel
proud
of
his
work
.
Common Phrases
make an effort
put in effort
a lot of effort
Synonyms
Related Words
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