Exertion and Ease

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

Usage example: the number of blueberries that we were finding was hardly worth the exertion

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Ease is an antonym for exertion.

Nearby Words: exert, exerted, exerting

Ease noun - Freedom from activity or labor.

Usage example: the dream of every lottery player is a life of fabulous luxury and everlasting ease

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Exertion is an antonym for ease.

Nearby Words: easy, eased, easing, easeful, easiness

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