noun
use of physical or mental energy; hard work (Freq. 6)
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he got an A for effort
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they managed only with great exertion
• Syn: ↑effort, ↑elbow grease, ↑travail, ↑sweat
• Hyponyms:
↑struggle, ↑trouble, ↑difficulty, ↑least effort, ↑least resistance, ↑strain, ↑straining, ↑exercise, ↑exercising, ↑physical exercise, ↑physical exertion, ↑workout, ↑pull, ↑application, ↑diligence, ↑overkill, ↑supererogation, ↑overexertion, ↑friction, ↑detrition, ↑rubbing
Useful english dictionary. 2012.