beneficial |
having a good or favorable effect; helpful. |
best |
with the most success or effect. [1/6 definitions] |
break |
to soften the effect of. [1/19 definitions] |
cause |
something or someone that brings about a result or effect. [1/4 definitions] |
circumstance |
a condition or fact connected with or having an effect on an event or situation. [1/3 definitions] |
disagree |
to have a harmful effect (usually followed by "with"). [1/3 definitions] |
effect |
An effect is something that happens because of something else. If plants don't get enough water, it has a bad effect on them. The effect is that they become weak or die. If a person says something funny, it usually has the effect of making other people smile or laugh. Getting a really nice gift usually has the effect of making people happy. [5/6 definitions] |
figure of speech |
words used in an unusual way to produce a certain effect. Metaphors and similes are figures of speech. |
global warming |
an increase in the world's temperatures, which many scientists believe is caused in part by the greenhouse effect. |
greenhouse effect |
the warming of the earth's surface and lower atmosphere that is caused by reflected sunlight being trapped by certain gasses that are emitted on earth. Light from the sun travels through space and enters earth's atmosphere, naturally warming the planet and making it possible for humans to live on it. Once sunlight hits the earth, though, it bounces back into space. If it did not go back into space, the earth would be too hot to live on. Gases such as carbon dioxide and methane that are sent into the air from earth are capable of trapping sunlight that should return to space. The warmth created by the trapped sunlight is called the greenhouse effect. The greenhouse effect can be seen on other planets in the universe if gases emitted from the planet trap light from a star. |
hit |
to have a strong effect on. [1/9 definitions] |
impact |
a strong and powerful effect. [1/3 definitions] |
implementation |
the act, process, or way of carrying (something) out or putting (something) into effect. |
impressive |
having a lasting effect on the mind or feelings; making a strong impression. |
imprint |
a lasting effect. [1/4 definitions] |
influence |
the power or invisible action of a thing or person that causes some kind of effect on another. [1/3 definitions] |
interact |
to have an effect on or change one another. [1/2 definitions] |
interaction |
action of one upon another or others; action in response to others; influence, or effect. |
invalid2 |
no longer legal or in effect; not valid. |
involve |
When something involves another thing, it includes it in the effect it has. [1/4 definitions] |
jar2 |
to have a bad effect on; upset. [1/4 definitions] |