Synonyms: exploit, feat, effort
Definition: a notable achievement
Usage: he performed a great feat; the book was her finest effort
Similar words: accomplishment, achievement
Definition: the action of accomplishing something
Synonyms: effort, elbow grease, travail, sweat, exertion
Definition: use of physical or mental energy; hard work
Usage: he got an A for effort; they managed only with great exertion
Similar words: labor, labour, toil
Definition: productive work (especially physical work done for wages)
Usage: his labor did not require a great deal of skill
Synonyms: endeavor, endeavour, effort, try, attempt
Definition: earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
Usage: made an effort to cover all the reading material; wished him luck in his endeavor; she gave it a good try
Similar words: activity
Definition: any specific behavior
Usage: they avoided all recreational activity
Synonyms: movement, campaign, cause, crusade, drive, effort
Definition: a series of actions advancing a principle or tending toward a particular end
Usage: he supported populist campaigns; they worked in the cause of world peace; the team was ready for a drive toward the pennant; the movement to end slavery; contributed to the war effort
Similar words: venture
Definition: any venturesome undertaking especially one with an uncertain outcome