efforts

Intermediate

/ˈef.ɚts/

noun
physical or mental activity needed to achieve something

efforts in a sentence

  • “They laughed at my puny efforts.”
  • “If we could all make an effort to keep this office tidier it would help.”
  • “You can't expect to have any friends if you don't make the effort with people.”
  • “In their efforts to reduce crime the government expanded the police force.”

What does “efforts” mean?

efforts (noun) means physical or mental activity needed to achieve something. It is pronounced /ˈef.ɚts/. Vocaby pairs the definition with audio and real example sentences so the word is easy to remember — and brings it back for review right before you'd forget it.

Frequently asked questions

What does "efforts" mean?
efforts (noun) means: physical or mental activity needed to achieve something
How do you pronounce "efforts"?
"efforts" is pronounced /ˈef.ɚts/ in IPA. You can tap to hear it spoken aloud in the Vocaby app.
How do you use "efforts" in a sentence?
Here is "efforts" used in a sentence: They laughed at my puny efforts.

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