effort
English Thesaurus
1. a notable achievement (noun.act)
hyponym | : | derring-do, |
definition | : | brave and heroic feats (noun.act) |
hyponym | : | hit, |
definition | : | (baseball) a successful stroke in an athletic contest (especially in baseball) (noun.act) |
hyponym | : | rally, rallying, |
definition | : | the feat of mustering strength for a renewed effort (noun.act) |
hyponym | : | stunt, |
definition | : | a difficult or unusual or dangerous feat; usually done to gain attention (noun.act) |
hyponym | : | tour de force, |
definition | : | a masterly or brilliant feat (noun.act) |
2. use of physical or mental energy; hard work (noun.act)
hypernym | : | labor, labour, toil, |
definition | : | productive work (especially physical work done for wages) (noun.act) |
hyponym | : | struggle, |
definition | : | strenuous effort (noun.act) |
hyponym | : | strain, straining, |
definition | : | an intense or violent exertion (noun.act) |
hyponym | : | pull, |
definition | : | a sustained effort (noun.act) |
hyponym | : | overkill, |
definition | : | any effort that seems to go farther than would be necessary to achieve its goal (noun.act) |
hyponym | : | supererogation, |
definition | : | an effort above and beyond the call of duty (noun.act) |
hyponym | : | overexertion, |
definition | : | excessive exertion; so much exertion that discomfort or injury results (noun.act) |
hyponym | : | detrition, friction, rubbing, |
definition | : | effort expended in moving one object over another with pressure (noun.act) |
3. earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something (noun.act)
hypernym | : | activity, |
definition | : | any specific behavior (noun.act) |
hyponym | : | batting, |
definition | : | (baseball) the batter's attempt to get on base (noun.act) |
hyponym | : | best, |
definition | : | the supreme effort one can make (noun.act) |
hyponym | : | worst, |
definition | : | the weakest effort or poorest achievement one is capable of (noun.act) |
hyponym | : | bid, play, |
definition | : | an attempt to get something (noun.act) |
hyponym | : | essay, |
definition | : | a tentative attempt (noun.act) |
hyponym | : | foray, |
definition | : | an initial attempt (especially outside your usual areas of competence) (noun.act) |
hyponym | : | contribution, part, share, |
definition | : | the part played by a person in bringing about a result (noun.act) |
hyponym | : | liberation, |
definition | : | the attempt to achieve equal rights or status (noun.act) |
hyponym | : | mug's game, |
definition | : | a futile or unprofitable endeavor (noun.act) |
hyponym | : | power play, squeeze, squeeze play, |
definition | : | an aggressive attempt to compel acquiescence by the concentration or manipulation of power (noun.act) |
hyponym | : | seeking, |
definition | : | an attempt to acquire or gain something (noun.act) |
hyponym | : | shot, stab, |
definition | : | informal words for any attempt or effort (noun.act) |
hyponym | : | shot, |
definition | : | an attempt to score in a game (noun.act) |
hyponym | : | battle, struggle, |
definition | : | an energetic attempt to achieve something (noun.act) |
hyponym | : | takeover attempt, |
definition | : | an attempt to take control of a corporation (noun.act) |
hyponym | : | run, test, trial, |
definition | : | the act of testing something (noun.act) |
hyponym | : | test, trial, |
definition | : | the act of undergoing testing (noun.act) |
4. a series of actions advancing a principle or tending toward a particular end (noun.act)
hypernym | : | venture, |
definition | : | any venturesome undertaking especially one with an uncertain outcome (noun.act) |
hyponym | : | anti-war movement, |
definition | : | a campaign against entering or continuing a war (noun.act) |
hyponym | : | charm campaign, |
definition | : | a campaign of flattery and friendliness (by a company, politician, etc.) to become more popular and gain support (noun.act) |
hyponym | : | consumerism, |
definition | : | a movement advocating greater protection of the interests of consumers (noun.act) |
hyponym | : | gay lib, gay liberation movement, |
definition | : | the movement aimed at liberating homosexuals from legal or social or economic oppression (noun.act) |
hyponym | : | lost cause, |
definition | : | a defeated cause or a cause for which defeat is inevitable (noun.act) |
hyponym | : | reform, |
definition | : | a campaign aimed to correct abuses or malpractices (noun.act) |
hyponym | : | war, |
definition | : | a concerted campaign to end something that is injurious (noun.act) |
hyponym | : | youth crusade, youth movement, |
definition | : | political or religious or social reform movement or agitation consisting chiefly of young people (noun.act) |
5. use of physical or mental energy; hard work (noun.act)
derivation | : | exert, |
definition | : | make a great effort at a mental or physical task (verb.social) |
6. earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something (noun.act)
7. a series of actions advancing a principle or tending toward a particular end (noun.act)
derivation | : | aim, drive, get, |
definition | : | move into a desired direction of discourse (verb.communication) |
derivation | : | drive, force, ram, |
definition | : | force into or from an action or state, either physically or metaphorically (verb.contact) |
derivation | : | drive, |
definition | : | compel somebody to do something, often against his own will or judgment (verb.creation) |
derivation | : | agitate, campaign, crusade, fight, press, push, |
definition | : | exert oneself continuously, vigorously, or obtrusively to gain an end or engage in a crusade for a certain cause or person; be an advocate for (verb.social) |
8. use of physical or mental energy; hard work (noun.act)
derivation | : | exert, |
definition | : | make a great effort at a mental or physical task (verb.social) |
9. earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something (noun.act)
10. a series of actions advancing a principle or tending toward a particular end (noun.act)
derivation | : | aim, drive, get, |
definition | : | move into a desired direction of discourse (verb.communication) |
derivation | : | drive, force, ram, |
definition | : | force into or from an action or state, either physically or metaphorically (verb.contact) |
derivation | : | drive, |
definition | : | compel somebody to do something, often against his own will or judgment (verb.creation) |
derivation | : | agitate, campaign, crusade, fight, press, push, |
definition | : | exert oneself continuously, vigorously, or obtrusively to gain an end or engage in a crusade for a certain cause or person; be an advocate for (verb.social) |
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