Ability and Effort

Ability

Ability noun - The physical or mental power to do something.

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Effort and ability are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Effort" instead a noun "Ability".

Nearby Word: able

Effort noun - The active use of energy in producing a result.

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Ability and effort are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Ability" instead a noun "Effort".

human	human ability	human effort
good	good ability	good effort
high	high ability	high effort
physical	physical ability	physical effort
Other adjectives: special, best, particular, strong, active, actual, real, extreme, great, little, mental, final, apparent, less, extra.

The antagonist's ability does not match the hero with similar strength, skill, or effort.

Source: Antagonist Abilities
Dagny is quick to thank and promote employees like Owen Kellogg who distinguish themselves well with their ability and effort, and Rearden pays higher wages than any union would ever demand... in exchange for the most talented, competent, capable work force money can buy.

Source: Benevolent Boss
This is described as a skill anyone can cultivate with time and effort, but Imaro has something else as well: the ability to sense mchawi.

Source: Literature / Imaro

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