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- pronunciation:
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fekt
- parts of speech:
- noun, verb
- features:
- Note, Word Parts
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noun |
| definition 1: |
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.
A sunny day always has a nice effect on Elena. It always gives her energy and makes her want to be busy.- synonyms:
- consequence, result
- antonyms:
- cause
- similar words:
- conclusion, impact, issue, outcome, reaction
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| definition 2: |
Effect is the ability to cause something to happen.
Amy's mom took some aspirin but it had no effect. An hour later, she still had a headache.- synonyms:
- impact, influence
- similar words:
- action, force, power, strength, weight
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| definition 3: |
When something is in effect, it is active. If a rule of how to dress in school goes into effect tomorrow, it means that starting tomorrow you have to dress according to this rule.
The new traffic law will go into effect next week.- synonyms:
- operation
- similar words:
- action, force
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| definition 4: |
An effect is a feeling that something gives. A room painted white can have the effect of being bigger than a room painted a dark color. A beard can sometimes give the effect of a man being older than he really is.
The blue light on the stage gave the effect of the characters being in a cold, dark place.- synonyms:
- impression
- similar words:
- impact, sensation
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| definition 5: |
When people talk about effects in a movie, they mean additional sounds, images, or lighting that make the movie feel more real or exciting. Sometimes effects make the audience feel more scared or amazed. Sometimes they can even make the movie funnier.
The movie had some great effects, and you could hear the audience say "Wow!" in all the space scenes. |
| related words: |
influence |
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| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
effects, effecting, effected |
| definition: |
When you effect change, you make change happen.
The governor knew that there were many problems in her state, and she worked hard to effect change.- synonyms:
- cause, make, realize
- similar words:
- accomplish, achieve, bring, create, do, fulfill, perform, produce
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| related words: |
account, cause, determine, 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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