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effort Synonyms

Another word for effort

Choosing another word for effort depends on context, so the 29 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 4 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

Strenuous physical or mental exertion directed toward achieving a goal or completing a task.

Usage Example

"Learning to play the cello requires years of consistent practice and dedicated exertion."

Strongest
exertion
work
Strong
labor
toil
strain
striving
travail
sweat
elbow grease
Weak
pains

• noun (Context 2)

A determined or organized attempt to accomplish something, often involving multiple people or resources.

Usage Example

"The community launched a fundraising attempt to restore the historic library."

Strongest
attempt
endeavor
Strong
campaign
drive
initiative
undertaking
push
try
crusade
venture

• noun (Context 3)

The result or product of an artistic, literary, or athletic attempt.

Usage Example

"The director's latest film is an ambitious work that explores complex family dynamics."

Strongest
work
Strong
production
creation
achievement
offering
accomplishment
feat
opus

• noun (Context 4)

A force exerted by a machine or physical body against a resistive load or inertia (in physics and mechanics).

Usage Example

"A simple lever reduces the amount of force needed to lift a heavy stone."

Strongest
force
Strong
power

Opposites of effort

The opposite of effort shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

inaction
idleness
ease
load
inactivity
resistance
laziness
sloth
See all opposites of effort

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Effort. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/effort
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