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Effect

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Definitions for Effect

noun
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
Synonyms
consequence outcome result event issue upshot
Examples
  1. the magnetic effect was greater when the rod was lengthwise
  2. his decision had depressing consequences for business
  3. he acted very wise after the event
noun
an outward appearance
Synonyms
impression
Examples
  1. he made a good impression
  2. I wanted to create an impression of success
  3. she retained that bold effect in her reproductions of the original painting
noun
an impression (especially one that is artificial or contrived)
Examples
  1. he just did it for effect
noun
the central meaning or theme of a speech or literary work
Synonyms
essence burden core gist
noun
(of a law) having legal validity
Synonyms
force
Examples
  1. the law is still in effect
noun
a symptom caused by an illness or a drug
Examples
  1. the effects of sleep loss
  2. the effect of the anesthetic
verb
produce
Synonyms
effectuate set up
Examples
  1. The scientists set up a shock wave
verb
act so as to bring into existence
Examples
  1. effect a change

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