effort

/ˈɛfərt/
noun
  1. The physical or mental energy needed to do something; hard work or exertion.
    • He made an effort to arrive on time for the meeting.
    • Learning a new language requires time and effort.
    • She put a lot of effort into cleaning the entire house.
  2. An attempt or try to achieve something.
    • The team made a good effort but lost the game.
    • This painting is his latest artistic effort.
    • Her effort to win the race fell short by just a second.
  3. The result of hard work; an achievement or accomplishment.
    • His essay was a fine effort for a beginner.
    • The charity event was a collective effort of many volunteers.
    • The garden was a beautiful effort by the community.
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