effectively

/i'fektivli/

Thân thiện

She manages her time effectively to complete all her tasks.

Definition

1. Adverb:
   • In a way that produces a desired or intended result; successfully: "effectively" describes an action performed in a manner that achieves its goal or purpose.
   • In actual fact or reality, though perhaps not in a formal or official sense: "effectively" is used to state what is the practical result or true situation, even if it is not the stated or official one.

Usage and Examples

• Meaning: In an effective manner:

  • The new software manages data more effectively. (The software handles data in a more successful and productive way.)
  • She communicated the plan effectively to her team. (She conveyed the plan in a way that ensured understanding and results.)

• Meaning: For all practical purposes; in effect:

  • With the bridge closed, the town is effectively cut off. (The practical result of the bridge closure is that the town is isolated.)
  • He has effectively been running the department since last year. (In reality, he has been in charge, even if not officially appointed.)

Advanced Usage

• Used to summarize a situation or its practical outcome:
  • The policy change means we are effectively starting from scratch. (The real-world consequence of the change is a complete restart.)
• Used to contrast appearance or title with actual function:
  • Although his title is 'advisor', he effectively makes all the decisions. (His real role and power are that of a decision-maker.)

Variants and Related Words

• Effective (adj): successful in producing a desired or intended result.
  • An effective solution to the problem.
• Effectiveness (n): the degree to which something is successful in producing a desired result.
  • The effectiveness of the treatment was proven.

Synonyms

• Efficiently: Performing a task in a well-organized and competent way, without wasting resources.
• Successfully: Accomplishing a desired aim or result.
• In practice: As happens in reality, as opposed to in theory.
• Virtually: Nearly or almost entirely; for all practical purposes.

Antonyms

• Ineffectively: In a manner that does not produce the desired result.
• Unsuccessfully: Without achieving the desired aim.
• Theoretically: Based on theory or in principle, rather than in reality or practice.

Related Phrases and Idioms

• To take effect: To become active or start to produce results.
  • The new law will take effect next month.
• In effect: Operating or functioning; for all practical purposes.
  • The old rules are still in effect.
• To good effect: With a successful or positive result.
  • She used her experience to good effect in the negotiation.

Học thuật

Adverb

1. in actuality or reality or fact
   • she is effectively his wife
   • in effect, they had no choice
2. in an effective manner
   • these are real problems that can be dealt with most effectively by rational discussion

Từ đồng nghĩa

• in effect
• efficaciously