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| 1. | [ noun ] a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon | |
| Synonyms: | result consequence outcome upshot issue event | |
| Examples: | "the magnetic effect was greater when the rod was lengthwise" "his decision had depressing consequences for business" "he acted very wise after the event" |
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| Related terms: | phenomenon product change response impact aftermath by-product influence offspring dent aftereffect spillover side_effect coriolis_effect knock-on_effect harvest coattails_effect butterfly_effect domino_effect placebo_effect bandwagon_effect position_effect outgrowth repercussion brisance eventuate | |
| 2. | [ noun ] an outward appearance | |
| Synonyms: | impression | |
| Examples: | "he made a good impression" "I wanted to create an impression of success" "she retained that bold effect in her reproductions of the original painting" |
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| Related terms: | appearance figure mark tout_ensemble | |
| 3. | [ verb ] cause to happen or occur | |
| Synonyms: | bring_about set_up effectuate | |
| Examples: | "The scientists set up a shockwave" |
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| Related terms: | cause carry_through serve induce precipitate draw implementation effecter anticipate happen | |
| 4. | [ noun ] an impression (especially one that is artificial or contrived) | |
| Examples: | "he just did it for effect" |
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| Related terms: | impression special_effect sound_effect | |
| 5. | [ noun ] (medicine) a symptom caused by an illness or a drug | |
| Examples: | "the effects of sleep loss" "the effect of the anesthetic" |
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| Related terms: | symptom bummer side_effect aftereffect | |
| 6. | [ noun ] (of a law) having legal validity | |
| Synonyms: | force | |
| Examples: | "the law is still in effect" |
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| Related terms: | validity law | |
| 7. | [ noun ] the central meaning or theme of a speech or literary work | |
| Synonyms: | burden core gist essence | |
| Related terms: | meaning | |
| 8. | [ verb ] act so as to bring about | |
| Synonyms: | carry_out | |
| Examples: | "effect a change" |
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| Related terms: | act carry bring_to_bear practice backdate consequence | |
| Similar spelling: |
effects effector effecter effected effectual effective |
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