EFFORT Synonyms: 47 Similar and Opposite Words

effort

noun

ˈe-fərt

Definition of effort

as in work

the active use of energy in producing a result the finished parade float was well worth the effort

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Recent Examples of effort Updating one’s self-image requires conscious effort; left unattended, the mind defaults to its familiar version. — Julian Hayes Ii, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026 Search efforts came to an end after his body was found on the island two days later on the morning of July 6 on the island’s northwest tip. — Adam England, PEOPLE, 31 July 2026 Waddell thanked family, friends, local authorities and Grenadian citizens for their efforts to find his wife and asked for privacy for his family and loved ones. — Mark Guarino, ABC News, 31 July 2026 Oman’s efforts to end the Strait of Hormuz impasse center on a key section of international maritime law, one whose application is opposed by both Iran and the West — for different reasons. — Prashant Rao, semafor.com, 31 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for effort

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Noun

According to research led by Robin Ely of Harvard University, leadership development involves deep identity work.

— Melissa A. Wheeler, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026
Wi-Fi was quite fast—backed by Starlink—and able to support Zoom calls and remote work.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 July 2026

Definition of work

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And changes to Runna’s algorithms will slow structured workout paces down in hot weather to help better-balance perceived, and actual, exertion during a workout.

— Andrew Williams, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
With that, his exertions in perfecting his homegrown colony process—the green smoothie for caterpillars, testing procedures for parasites—came into clearer view for me.

— Vann R. Newkirk II, The Atlantic, 28 July 2026

Definition of exertion

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The Kremlin can cut more civilian expenditures from the national budget, too.

— Alexander Gabuev, Foreign Affairs, 31 July 2026
The latest quarterly reports from AI hyperscalers show that their massive spending plans remain on track, with Amazon even raising its capital expenditure guidance.

— Jason Ma, Fortune, 31 July 2026

Definition of expenditure

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