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Definition of «exertion»

Exertion refers to a strong effort or exertion put forth by someone in order to achieve something. It can be physical, mental or emotional and implies that there is some level of strain involved in the activity being performed. Examples include running a marathon, studying for an exam, or working long hours at a job. The term often refers to activities that require sustained effort over time, such as exercise or manual labor.

Usage examples

  1. After a long day of hiking, we were all exhausted from the exertion.
  2. The athlete showed incredible exertion as he pushed himself to break the record.
  3. The construction workers put in a lot of physical exertion to complete the project on time.
  4. She felt a sense of pride and satisfaction after finishing the marathon, despite all the exertion.
  5. The students were required to demonstrate mental exertion during the intense exam.
  6. The success of the project was a result of the team's collective exertion and dedication.
  7. The dancers rehearsed tirelessly, putting in many hours of exertion to perfect their routine.
  8. The mountain climbers faced extreme exertion as they made their way to the summit.
  9. The weightlifter grunted with exertion as he lifted the heavy barbell.
  10. The employees were encouraged to take breaks and rest to prevent excessive exertion and fatigue.

Phrases with «exertion»

Sentences with «exertion»

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  • Effort should be a 6 on a rate of perceived exertion scale of 1 to 10, with 10 being as hard as you can go. (health.com)
  • Having gotten used to associating exhalation with exertion in other forms of exercise, acclimatising to inhalations to move to particular yoga postures was taking a little getting used to. (getthegloss.com)
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