efforts
Translation
efforts, endeavors
Examples
Our efforts finally paid off.
Our efforts finally paid off.
Rescue efforts are underway.
Rescue efforts are underway.
Grammar Patterns
((sb.'s)) efforts someone's work or attempts Her efforts were recognized.
efforts ((to-inf)) attempts to do (sth.) Efforts to reduce pollution are important.
Similar Words
Synonyms: attempts, endeavors, work; Antonyms: inaction, idleness
Etymology
Plural of 'effort'. From Old French 'esforz'.
Memory Tips
Refers to multiple, specific actions or attempts towards a goal. Think of a collection of individual 'efforts'.