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Synonyms & Antonyms of effort
the active use of energy in producing a result
- the finished parade float was well worth the effort
Synonyms for effort
- elbow grease,
- exertion,
- expenditure,
- labor,
- pains,
- sweat,
- trouble,
- while,
- work
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“Effort.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/effort. Accessed 2 Mar. 2021.
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The first known use of effort was in the 15th century
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