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foray vs effort

effort vs foray

foray and effort both are nouns.

foray is a verb but effort is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
foray Yes No Yes No
effort Yes No No No
As nouns, effort is a hypernym of foray; that is, effort is a word with a broader meaning than foray:
  • foray: an initial attempt (especially outside your usual areas of competence)
  • effort: earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
Other hypernyms of foray include attempt, endeavor, endeavour, try.
foray (noun) effort (noun)
a sudden short attack earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
an initial attempt (especially outside your usual areas of competence) use of physical or mental energy; hard work
a notable achievement
a series of actions advancing a principle or tending toward a particular end
foray (verb) effort (verb)
briefly enter enemy territory
steal goods; take as spoils
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