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- Dictionaryeffect/ɪˈfɛkt/
noun
- 1. a change which is a result or consequence of an action or other cause: "the lethal effects of hard drugs" Similar Opposite
- 2. the lighting, sound, or scenery used in a play, film, or broadcast: "the production relied too much on spectacular effects"
verb
- 1. cause (something) to happen; bring about: "the prime minister effected many policy changes"
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EFFECT definition: 1. the result of a particular influence: 2. to produce or achieve the results you want: 3. If you…. Learn more.
The meaning of EFFECT is something that inevitably follows an antecedent (such as a cause or agent) : result, outcome. How to use effect in a sentence. Effect vs. Affect: Usage Guide Synonym Discussion of Effect.
effect, consequence (s), result refer to something produced by an action or a cause. An effect is that which is produced, usually more or less immediately and directly: The effect of morphine is to produce sleep.
Effect, consequence (s), result refer to something produced by an action or a cause. An effect is that which is produced, usually more or less immediately and directly: The effect of morphine is to produce sleep.
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.
a change, reaction, or result that is caused by something: The accident had a huge effect on her life. We don't know the long-term effects of this drug. Fewer examples. a calming effect. the overall effect. The drugs will have an immediate effect. It's important to protect your skin from the harmful effects of the sun.
used when you are stating what the facts of a situation are. In effect, the two systems are identical. His refusal to support her had, in effect, forced her resignation. By asking for these particular qualifications, you are, in effect, excluding most women from applying.
Usage see: affect. EFFECT meaning: 1 : a change that results when something is done or happens an event, condition, or state of affairs that is produced by a cause; 2 : a particular feeling or mood created by something.
noun. the central meaning or theme of a speech or literary work. synonyms: burden, core, essence, gist.
effect noun = ‘result, influence’: Does television have an effect on children’s behaviour? effect verb is quite rare and formal and means ‘to achieve or produce’:
