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effect Definition and Meaning in English (effect definition)

noun
Synonyms:consequenceoutcomeresult
Quick Answer • Definition

Effect definition: A change which is a result or consequence of an action or other cause.

Definitions of Effect

  1. 1noun

    A change which is a result or consequence of an action or other cause.

  2. 2noun

    The impression produced by a painting, piece of music, or other work of art.

  3. 3verb

    To cause something to happen; to bring about.

Example Sentences

business

“The new policy had a positive effect on the economy.”

general

“They worked hard to effect change in the community.”

casual

“The special effects in the movie were stunning.”

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Inflected Word Forms

nouneffectiveness
adjectiveeffective
adjectiveeffectual
adverbeffectively

Phrases & Idiomatic Expressions

in effectexpression

In reality or practice; virtually.

take effectcollocation

To become operative or functional.

to no effectexpression

Without producing the desired result.

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