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- pronunciation:
- ih
fekt
- parts of speech:
- noun, verb
- phrases:
- in effect, take effect
- features:
- Note, Word Parts
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
something produced by a cause.
The effect of the snow storm was a day off from school.- synonyms:
- consequence, result
- antonyms:
- cause
- similar words:
- by-product, conclusion, fallout, impact, issue, outcome, reaction
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| definition 2: |
ability to bring about a result.
A day at the beach has the effect of calming me.- synonyms:
- impact, influence
- similar words:
- action, force, power, strength, weight
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| definition 3: |
the state of being in force.
The new rules go into effect tomorrow.- synonyms:
- operation
- similar words:
- action, execution, force
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| related words: |
influence |
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| phrase: |
in effect, take effect |
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| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
effects, effecting, effected |
| definition: |
to bring into operation; cause to happen.
He worked to effect change in local government.- synonyms:
- cause, make, realize
- similar words:
- accomplish, achieve, bring, create, do, execute, fulfill, perform, produce, work
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| related words: |
account, attain, cause, determine, provoke, realize, win |
effect or affect?
Affect means to have an influence on something. Effect, in the most common way we use it, is the result of some influence. Affect is a verb, and effect in this sense is a noun. Compare: - That experience affected me very much.
- That experience had a strong effect on me.
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