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shared effort

/ˈʃeɪrd ˈɛfərt/
collaborative work

The project succeeded because of the shared effort of the entire team.

The team worked together to achieve the goal.


general

The act of working together toward a common goal, with all participants contributing equally.

Building a community garden required the shared effort of neighbors who volunteered their time and skills.

Neighbors worked together to create a garden by contributing their time and abilities.

Shared effort in parenting helps distribute responsibilities and reduces stress.

Parents working together to raise children makes the task easier and less stressful.

This phrase emphasizes teamwork and mutual contribution rather than individual effort.

Collocations

shared effort and cooperationworking together with mutual supportshared effort in the workplaceteamwork in a professional setting

Synonyms

teamworkcollaborationcollective effortjoint endeavor

Antonyms

solo effortindividualismself-reliance

Related Phrases

teamworkphrase
the combined action of a group
collaborative workphrase
work done by people working together

Pro Tip

Emphasize mutual contribution

Use 'shared effort' to highlight that everyone involved is contributing equally, not just one person.

Gold Rule

Avoid overuse

While 'shared effort' is useful, vary your language to avoid repetition in formal writing.

Word Origin

Derived from the combination of 'shared' (divided among multiple people) and 'effort' (work or exertion).

Usage Notes

This phrase is commonly used in contexts where teamwork and mutual contribution are valued, such as in business, community projects, or family dynamics.

Word Breakdown

shared
divided among multiple people
adjective
+
effort
work or exertion
noun
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