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effort

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/ˈɛf.ərt/ · ef-fort

A vigorous or determined attempt.

Meanings

nounformal

A vigorous or determined attempt.

ایک سخت یا پرعزم کوشش۔

کوشش

koshish

Synonyms

attemptendeavorstruggleکوششکوششیںجدوجہد

Antonyms

failureidlenessapathyناکامیسستیبے حسی

Common Collocations

  • put in effort
  • effort to succeed
  • team effort

Example Sentences

Her effort to improve her grades paid off in the end.

اس کی کوشش نے آخر میں اس کی گریڈز کو بہتر بنانے میں مدد کی۔

Is ki koshish ne aakhir mein is ki grades ko behtar banane mein madad ki.

It takes a lot of effort to achieve one's goals.

اپنے مقاصد کو حاصل کرنے کے لیے بہت محنت کی ضرورت ہوتی ہے۔

Apne maqasid ko hasil karne ke liye bohot mehnat ki zaroorat hoti hai.

The team’s effort resulted in a successful project.

ٹیم کی کوشش نے ایک کامیاب پروجیکٹ حاصل کیا۔

Team ki koshish ne aik kamiyab project hasil kiya.

Easily Confused With

afford:While 'effort' refers to attempting something with determination, 'afford' pertains to having enough resources or ability to do something.

Word Family

effortless
adjectiveآسان
effortfully
adverbمحنت سے

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'effort' as 'effortful' actions that help you achieve your goals.

Imagine a weightlifter lifting weights, symbolizing hard work and effort.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

نگاہوں سے محنت کا ثمر آسان نہیں ہوتا، کوشش کے بغیر کچھ بھی حاصل نہیں ہوتا۔

Nigaahon se mehnat ka sammar aasan nahi hota, Koshish ke baghair kuch bhi hasil nahi hota.

The fruit of hard work is not easy to see, Nothing is achieved without effort.

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

محنت کی عادت انسان کو بڑا بناتی ہے.

Mehnat ki aadat insaan ko bara banati hai.

The habit of hard work makes a person great.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Old French "esforz" — to exert oneself

First known use: 15th century

The word 'effort' entered English in the late Middle Ages, derived from the Old French word which emphasized physical or mental exertion.