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   effect

   /ɪˈfɛkt/

   noun

   • 1. a change which is a result or consequence of an action or other cause: "the lethal effects of hard drugs" Similar resultconsequenceupshotoutcomeout-turnsequelreactionrepercussionsreverberationsramificationsend resultconclusionterminationculminationdenouementcorollaryconcomitantaftermathfootprintfruit(s)productby-productsequelaeinformal:pay-offdated:issuearchaic:successOpposite cause
   • ▪ the state of being or becoming operative. Similar forceoperationenforcementimplementationexecutionactioneffectivenessvaliditylawfulnesslegalitylegitimacyauthenticitylegal acceptability
   • ▪ the extent to which something succeeds or is operative: "wind power can be used to great effect"
   • ▪ a physical phenomenon, typically named after its discoverer: "the Renner effect"
   • ▪ an impression produced in the mind of a person: "gentle music can have a soothing effect" Similar impactactioneffectivenessefficacyefficaciousnessinfluencepowerpotencystrengthusefulnesssuccess
   • 2. the lighting, sound, or scenery used in a play, film, or broadcast: "the production relied too much on spectacular effects"
   • 3. personal belongings: "the insurance covers personal effects" Similar belongingspossessionspersonal possessionspersonal effectsgoodsworldly goodschattelsgoods and chattelsaccoutrementsappurtenancespropertyparaphernalialuggagebaggagerubbishinformal:geartacklekitthingsstuffjunkbits and piecesbits and bobsclobbergubbinsvulgar slang:shitcrap

   verb

   • 1. cause (something) to happen; bring about: "the prime minister effected many policy changes"

   Word Origin late Middle English: from Old French, or from Latin effectus, from efficere ‘accomplish’, from ex- ‘out, thoroughly’ + facere ‘do, make’. effect (sense 3 of the noun), ‘personal belongings’, arose from the obsolete sense ‘something acquired on completion of an action’.

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2. www.thefreedictionary.com › effectEffect - definition of effect by The Free Dictionary

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   n. 1. Something brought about by a cause or agent; a result. 2. The power to produce an outcome or achieve a result: The government's action had little effect on the trade imbalance. 3. Advantage; avail: used her words to great effect in influencing the jury. 4.

3. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › effectEffect - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   noun. a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon. “the magnetic effect was greater when the rod was lengthwise” synonyms: consequence, event, issue, outcome, result, upshot. see more. noun. a symptom caused by an illness or a medication. “the effects of sleep loss” “the effect of the anesthetic” see more. noun.

4. www.merriam-webster.com › grammar › affect-vs-effect-usageAffect vs. Effect: How to Pick the Right One | Merriam-Webster

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   Affect is usually a verb meaning 'to produce an effect upon,' as in 'the weather affected his mood.' Effect is usually a noun meaning 'a change that results when something is done or happens,' as in 'computers have had a huge effect on our lives.'

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   Definition for effect. noun as in result. Compare Synonyms. Synonyms. Antonyms. Strongest matches. aftermath, consequence, development, event, fallout, issue, outcome, ramification, reaction, repercussion, response, side effect. Strong matches.

6. grammar.collinsdictionary.com › english-usage › what-is-theWhat is the difference between affect and effect? | English Usage...

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   4 days ago · An effect is something that happens or exists because something else has happened. The report shows the effect of noise on people in the factories. This has the effect of separating students from teachers. You can say that something has a particular effect on something else.

7. www.applied-grammar.com › effect-vs-affectEffect vs. Affect: Understanding the Difference

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   Feb 29, 2024 · “Effect” is a noun that represents the result or consequence of an action. “Affect” is a verb that means to influence or produce a change. “Effect” is used to describe the outcome or impact of something, while “affect” is used to express the act of causing an effect.

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   2 days ago · Affect ( verb) refers to the act of influencing someone or something and causing it to change. Effect ( noun) describes the result of the influence or change itself. The sudden change in weather affected my outdoor plans for the weekend. The new tax policy will take effect at the beginning of the fiscal year.