CEFR A2

effort

noun

Meaning

The use of physical or mental energy needed to do or achieve something.

Examples

She put a lot of effort into her presentation.
Winning the championship required tremendous effort from the whole team.

Synonyms: try, attempt, exertion, endeavor

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effort (A2)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈɛfərt/

Definition

The use of physical or mental energy needed to do or achieve something.

Examples

She put a lot of effort into her presentation.
Winning the championship required tremendous effort from the whole team.
He made little effort to hide his disappointment.

How to Use effort

effort to do something (prepositional phrase): The energy used in trying to achieve a goal. — "She made a great effort to understand the complex instructions."
effort in something (prepositional phrase): The energy used in relation to a specific activity or area. — "His effort in the community garden was remarkable."

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