Effort
/ˈɛfət/
Scrabble:12 ptsWWF:12 pts6 letters
Definition of Effort
noun
- The work involved in performing an activity; exertion.
"It took a lot of effort to find a decent-sized, fully-furnished apartment within walking distance of the office. He made a conscious effort to not appear affected by the stories in the paper."
- An endeavour.
"Although he didn't win any medals, Johnson's effort at the Olympics won over many fans."
- A force acting on a body in the direction of its motion.
verb
- To make an effort.
- To strengthen, fortify or stimulate
Anagrams of Effort
Related Word Patterns
Synonyms & Antonyms
SYNONYMS
Letter Values
e1
f4
f4
o1
r1
t1
Total: 12 Scrabble points
Word Validity & Sources
SOWPODS (International Scrabble): Valid
TWL (US/Canada Scrabble): Valid
Words With Friends: Valid
Last verified: December 2024
Dictionary data sourced from SOWPODS (178,691 words), combining TWL (Tournament Word List) and the Collins Scrabble Words dictionary. Definitions from Free Dictionary API and Wordnik.
About the Word "Effort"
Effort is a 6-letter word that scores 12 points in Scrabble and 12 points in Words With Friends.
Using "Effort" in Word Games
When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "effort" is a medium-scoring word.