effect
/i'fekt/
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Definition
Noun:
- A change that is the result or consequence of an action or other cause: "Effect" refers to something that happens because of something else.
- The state of being operative or functional; validity: "Effect" can mean the condition of being in force or operation, as in a law or rule.
- An impression created in the mind of a person, especially one deliberately produced: "Effect" can describe a particular feeling or mood that is created.
- The lighting, sound, or scenery used in a play, film, or broadcast: "Effect" refers to a device or technique used to create an illusion or sensory experience in media.
Verb:
- To cause (something) to happen; to bring about: "Effect" means to make something occur or to accomplish something.
Usage Examples
Noun:
- The drug had a calming effect on the patient. (The medication produced a state of calm as a result.)
- The new regulations will come into effect next month. (The new rules will become valid and operative next month.)
- He used dramatic lighting for effect in the photograph. (He used lighting to create a specific, deliberate impression.)
- The movie's special effects were incredible. (The illusions created for the film were amazing.)
Verb:
- The new manager hopes to effect positive changes in the company. (The new manager aims to bring about positive changes.)
Advanced Usage
"In effect": for practical purposes; in operation.
- The old policy is still in effect until the end of the year. (The old policy is still operative.)
"Take effect": to begin to produce results or to become operative.
- The medication will take effect in about thirty minutes. (The medicine will start working in about half an hour.)
"To that effect" / "To the effect that": having that general meaning or result.
- He said something to the effect that he would be late. (He said something meaning that he would be late.)
"For effect": with the intention of creating a particular impression.
- She paused for effect before announcing the winner. (She paused deliberately to create suspense.)
Variants and Related Words
- Effective (adj): successful in producing a desired or intended result.
- The treatment was very effective.
- Effectively (adv): in such a manner as to achieve a desired result.
- She managed the project effectively.
- Effectiveness (n): the degree to which something is successful in producing a desired result.
- We are measuring the effectiveness of the campaign.
Synonyms
- Noun: Result, consequence, outcome, impact, impression, validity.
- Verb: Accomplish, achieve, execute, implement, bring about.
Related Phrases (Phrasal Verbs)
(Note: "Effect" is not commonly used to form phrasal verbs. The related expressions are idiomatic phrases.)
Related Idioms
- "Cause and effect": the principle of causation, where one event (the cause) makes another event (the effect) happen.
- The chapter explains the cause and effect of the economic crisis.
- "Put into effect" / "Bring into effect": to make something start to apply or happen.
- The committee voted to put the new plan into effect immediately.
- "To no effect": without achieving the desired result.
- All our protests were to no effect; the decision was final.
Noun
- a symptom caused by an illness or a drug
- the effects of sleep loss
- the effect of the anesthetic
- (of a law) having legal validity
- the law is still in effect
- the central meaning or theme of a speech or literary work
- an impression (especially one that is artificial or contrived)
- he just did it for effect
- an outward appearance
- 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
- a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
- the magnetic effect was greater when the rod was lengthwise
- his decision had depressing consequences for business
- he acted very wise after the event
Verb
- act so as to bring into existence
- effect a change
- produce
- The scientists set up a shock wave