effect

Speech parts

1. effect - Noun

2. effect - Verb

Meaning

Execution; performance; realization; operation; as, the law goes into effect in May.

Manifestation; expression; sign.

In general: That which is produced by an agent or cause; the event which follows immediately from an antecedent, called the cause; result; consequence; outcome; fruit; as, the effect of luxury.

Power to produce results; efficiency; force; importance; account; as, to speak with effect.

Consequence intended; purpose; meaning; general intent; -- with to.

The purport; the sum and substance.

Reality; actual meaning; fact, as distinguished from mere appearance.

Goods; movables; personal estate; -- sometimes used to embrace real as well as personal property; as, the people escaped from the town with their effects.

To produce, as a cause or agent; to cause to be.

To bring to pass; to execute; to enforce; to achieve; to accomplish.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

result consequence outcome upshot force influence impact impression aftermath ramification repercussion fallout power complete event
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Antonyms

foundation bane process ground beginning cause
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Hypernyms

make cause meaning move act appearance

Hyponyms

mark change get influence action image

Related terms

effector effective efficiency efficient effectiveness efficacy

Phrases with the word

take effect to that effect with effect from in effect snowball effect come into effect

Derivatives

effected effecting

Examples

the magnetic effect was greater when the rod was lengthwise Source: Internet

his decision had depressing consequences for business Source: Internet

he acted very wise after the event Source: Internet

he made a good impression Source: Internet

I wanted to create an impression of success Source: Internet

she retained that bold effect in her reproductions of the original painting Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

effacer effascinate effascination effect a sale effect an entrance effect an entrance into