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effect

1 of 2noun
/ɪˈfɛkt/
Forms:effects
1

a change in a person or thing caused by another person or thing

A2
  • Climate change can have a drastic effect on animal habitats.
  • Eating too much sugar can have a bad effect on your teeth.
  • His speech had a strong effect on the audience.
  • The teacher's praise had a great effect on the student's confidence.
  • The new policy had an immediate effect on employee productivity.
Synonyms:
issueeventresultupshotconsequenceoutcome
2

the visible impression or appearance created by someone or something

  • The dim lighting had a dramatic effect, making the room feel more intimate.
  • Her confident posture gave the effect of authority and command.
  • The mirror's positioning created the effect of a larger space in the small room.
  • The sleek design of the new car gives the effect of speed and elegance.
  • The makeup artist's skillful use of shadows had the effect of making her eyes look larger.
Synonyms:
impression
3

an impression or appearance, often deliberately created to influence or deceive

  • The magician's performance relied heavily on visual effects to captivate the audience.
  • The politician's speech was full of dramatic effects to sway the crowd.
  • The haunted house used sound and lighting effects to create a spooky atmosphere.
  • Her laughter was just an effect to mask her true feelings of sadness.
  • The movie's special effects made the action scenes look incredibly realistic.
4

the underlying message or significance conveyed through a speech or literary work that influences the audience's perception or understanding

  • The effect of the novel was to emphasize the importance of empathy and understanding.
  • The keynote speaker's effect was to motivate the audience towards innovation and progress.
  • Through its narrative, the film achieved the effect of questioning societal norms.
  • The poet's use of symbolism had the effect of highlighting the transience of life.
  • The essay's central effect was to advocate for environmental conservation.
Synonyms:
gistcoreessenceburden
5

the condition of a law being in force and having legal power or validity

  • The new tax regulations will come into effect at the beginning of the fiscal year.
  • The law was passed by parliament but will not take effect until next January.
  • The court's ruling had the immediate effect of changing the legal status of the property.
  • The legislation remained in effect for over a decade before being repealed.
  • The emergency decree was put into effect to address the natural disaster promptly.
Synonyms:
force
6

a symptom or physical response resulting from an illness or the administration of a drug

  • The medication had a calming effect, helping him sleep through the night.
  • Nausea is a common effect experienced by patients undergoing chemotherapy.
  • The flu's most noticeable effect was a persistent cough and fatigue.
  • She reported a burning sensation as an adverse effect of the new cream.
  • One effect of the antibiotics was a temporary loss of appetite.