efforts

Meanings

• Noun

  The action or energy exerted to accomplish a purpose or task.

  - "She put in great efforts to finish the project on time."
  - "The team's collective efforts resulted in a successful campaign."
  - "His efforts to learn a new language paid off."

• Noun

  A try or attempt.

  - "He made an effort to contact the customer."
  - "The artist made several efforts to sell her paintings."
  - "The explorers made numerous efforts to find the lost city."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈɛfɚts/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

struggle

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with efforts
achievements , believements , deceivements , receivements

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Homophones

Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

1. effects () : Results or consequences.
   

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Variants

List of all variants of efforts that leads to same result
effort , efforts , counter-effort , counter-efforts , countereffort , counterefforts

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

From Old French 'essentif' meaning 'experience, trial', from the Latin 'experiri' meaning 'to try'.

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Trivia

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1. Did you know that the term 'effort' was first used in English in the 14th century?

2. The longest word in the English language with the word 'effort' in it is 'unsuccessful'.

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Related Concepts

informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to

1. work: Efforts are often associated with work, as in the phrase 'a day's work'.

2. perseverance: Efforts require determination and the ability to overcome obstacles.

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Culture

Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.

In literature, efforts are often portrayed as a key component of success, as in the phrase 'where there's a will, there's a way'. Efforts have also been a theme in art and music, particularly in works that depict the struggle or perseverance of the human spirit.

How to Memorize "efforts"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person putting forth a great deal of energy and focus to accomplish a task.
   - Visualize the effort and determination required to finish a project.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'efforts' with 'work' or 'achievement'.
   - Think of the word 'efforts' as synonymous with 'perseverance' or 'determination'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym EFFORTS to remember the definition: Energy, Focus, Fortitude, Overcoming, Results, and Triumph.

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