Effort

by | Apr 8, 2022 | Uncategorized | 20 comments

Effort (Noun)
Syllable division: ef·​fort
How to pronounce: UK: /ˈef.ət/ US: /ˈef.ɚt/

Audio Pronunciation of the word Effort

Meaning: When you are trying to achieve something physically and mentally.
Example:
> It is important to keep making an effort in relationships if you want them to work.
> When they go out for dinner, she puts a lot of effort into choosing her outfit and doing her make-up.
> He did not really put much effort into keeping the party a surprise.

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20 Comments

  1. Vlad
    Vlad on April 8, 2022 at 11:32 am

    Horses suffering from pulmonary emphysema cannot perform work that requires sustained effort

  2. Nirvana
    Nirvana on April 8, 2022 at 12:36 pm

    Sometimes I need to make some effort fo me concentrate in the reading.

    • Minnette Oberholzer
      Minnette Oberholzer on April 8, 2022 at 2:47 pm

      Good sentence Nirvana!
      Try saying: Sometimes I need to make an effort to concentrate while reading

  3. Diego Juela
    Diego Juela on April 8, 2022 at 2:07 pm

    I put so much effort into getting high grades in college.

    • Minnette Oberholzer
      Minnette Oberholzer on April 8, 2022 at 2:48 pm

      Hard work always pays off Diego!
      Good sentence 😀

  4. Arwa Abu khweek
    Arwa Abu khweek on April 8, 2022 at 2:12 pm

    The rain wasted all the effort that I put in organizing the party in the garden

    • Minnette Oberholzer
      Minnette Oberholzer on April 8, 2022 at 2:49 pm

      Good sentence Arwa!
      You can also say: All my effort organizing the garden party was for nothing when it started raining

  5. Mary
    Mary on April 8, 2022 at 2:42 pm

    If I put a lot of effort into some volunteering, I believe that I can gain experience in this country.

  6. panisa
    panisa on April 8, 2022 at 3:06 pm

    If they want to achieve their goal they must put effort into their job.

  7. Ligia
    Ligia on April 8, 2022 at 7:41 pm

    Investing effort in keeping one relation, is a waist of time. A good relation is based on true love, not on effort.

    • Minnette Oberholzer
      Minnette Oberholzer on April 9, 2022 at 5:45 am

      I like your sentence Ligia!
      Keep on posting 😀

      • Alba
        Alba on April 11, 2022 at 7:33 pm

        I need a lot of effort for improve my English skill.

  8. Renata
    Renata on April 11, 2022 at 4:00 pm

    Achieving independence requires some effort and self-discipline.

  9. Ana
    Ana on April 12, 2022 at 10:06 am

    If I want to become a fluent speaker, I must put in a lot of effort.

    • Minnette Oberholzer
      Minnette Oberholzer on April 13, 2022 at 5:58 am

      Thank you for posting Ana!
      Good sentence 😀