Definition of 'exertions'

Word Frequency

exertions (ɪɡˈzɜːʃənz)

plural noun

great mental or physical efforts

Thanks to the exertions of a few courageous men, the compromise was accepted.

The wind and his exertions had brought his usually bone-white skin to a scarlet flush.

Zindell, David THE BROKEN GOD (2004)

His face was ashen, even the high color of his recent exertions on the squash court drained from it.

Mark Mills AMAGANSETT (2004)

Now I was finding it increasingly hard to stay awake as the exertions in the car park caught up with me.

Adam, Paul A NASTY DOSE OF DEATH (2004)

Definition of exertions from the Collins English Dictionary

Latest Word Submissions

longform (TV) Jun 22, 2017

solutionism Jun 22, 2017

Loveability Jun 21, 2017

plurain Jun 21, 2017

heavy traffic Jun 21, 2017