Yahoo Web Search

Search results

1. Dictionary

   Ef·fort

   /ˈefərt/

   

   noun

   • 1. a vigorous or determined attempt: "in an effort to save money, I have committed to only buying items that I truly need" Similar attempttryendeavorinformal:crackgoshotstabbashwhackformal:essayarchaic:assay
   • ▪ the result of an attempt: "he was a keen gardener, winning many prizes for his efforts" Similar achievementaccomplishmentperformanceattainmentresultfeatdeedexploitundertakingenterpriseworkhandiworkcreationproductionopustriumphsuccesspositive resultcoupmaster strokestroke of genius
   • ▪ strenuous physical or mental exertion: "achieving independence requires some effort and self-discipline" Similar exertionforcepowerenergyworkmuscleapplicationlaborthe sweat of one's browstrivingendeavortoilstruggleslogstrainstresstroublebotherinformal:sweatelbow greasegraft(hard) yakkaarchaic:travailmoil
   • ▪ the activities of a group of people with a common purpose: "the war effort"
   • 2. a force exerted by a machine or in a process. technical

   Word Origin late 15th century: from French, from Old French esforcier, based on Latin ex- ‘out’ + fortis ‘strong’.

   Scrabble Points: 12

   • E

     1

   • F

     4

   • F

     4

   • O

     1

   • R

     1

   • T

     1

   Powered by Oxford Languages

   More Definitions, Word Origin & ScrabbleShow less