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effort

/ˈɛfərt/
ef · fort ˈɛ · fərt
English Definition
n. a vigorous or determined attempt
中文释义
努力
Significado en Español
esfuerzo
한국어 뜻
노력
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
nỗ lực
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Example Sentence

She put a lot of effort into the project.

她在这个项目上付出了很多努力。

Synonyms
attempt endeavor exertion
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Choose the best synonym for the word “effort”:

  1. A idleness
  2. B laziness
  3. C exertion
  4. D ease
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C — exertion. “effort” means n. a vigorous or determined attempt

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

It took a huge ______ to lift the heavy fallen log off the path.

  1. A nap
  2. B rest
  3. C effort
  4. D break
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C — effort. “effort” means n. a vigorous or determined attempt

Common questions about “effort”

What does “effort” mean?

effort — n. a vigorous or determined attempt. In Chinese: 努力.

How do you pronounce “effort”?

effort is pronounced /ˈɛfərt/. It breaks into 2 syllables: ef · fort.

How do you use “effort” in a sentence?

She put a lot of effort into the project. (她在这个项目上付出了很多努力。)

What are synonyms for “effort”?

attempt, endeavor, exertion — all close in meaning to effort (n. a vigorous or determined attempt).

Is “effort” an ISEE Basic-level word?

Yes. effort appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

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