Efforts: meaning, definitions and examples

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efforts

 

[ หˆษ›fษ™rts ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

in making progress

Efforts are the actions or attempts made to achieve a goal or result. They involve putting in work, energy, and focus towards a specific objective.

Synonyms

attempts, endeavors, strivings

Examples of usage

  • Her efforts to learn a new language paid off when she became fluent in just a few months.
  • The team's efforts to improve customer satisfaction led to an increase in sales.
Context #2 | Noun

physical actions

Efforts can also refer to physical exertion or labor. It involves putting in physical work or exerting energy to accomplish a task.

Synonyms

exertion, labor, work

Examples of usage

  • The hikers made great efforts to reach the mountain peak before sunset.
  • She put a lot of effort into painting the house, and it turned out beautifully.
Context #3 | Noun

mental exertion

Efforts can also refer to mental exertion or strain. It involves using mental energy or focus to achieve a goal or solve a problem.

Synonyms

focus, mental exertion, strain

Examples of usage

  • The mathematician's efforts to solve the complex problem paid off when she discovered a new theorem.
  • He put a lot of effort into studying for the exam, and he got a perfect score.

Translations

Translations of the word "efforts" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น esforรงos

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเฅเคฐเคฏเคพเคธ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Bemรผhungen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ upaya

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะทัƒัะธะปะปั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ wysiล‚ki

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅŠชๅŠ› (doryoku)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท efforts

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ esfuerzos

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท รงabalar

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋…ธ๋ ฅ (noryeok)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฌู‡ูˆุฏ (juhud)

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ รบsilรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ รบsilie

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅŠชๅŠ› (nว”lรฌ)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ napori

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ viรฐleitni

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะบาฏัˆ-ะถั–ะณะตั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒซแƒแƒšแƒ”แƒ‘แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sษ™ylษ™r

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ esfuerzos

Word origin

The word 'efforts' originates from the Latin word 'effortus', meaning a pushing forth or exertion. It has been used in the English language for centuries to describe the actions or attempts made to achieve a specific goal. Efforts are fundamental to human progress and achievement, as they require dedication, perseverance, and hard work. Throughout history, individuals and societies have made great efforts to overcome challenges, innovate, and improve their circumstances.

See also: effort, effortless, effortlessly, effortlessness.

Word Frequency Rank

At #909 in the frequency ranking, this word is highly important for effective communication. It's commonly used in daily situations and should be prioritized in your vocabulary building.