effect (Meaning)
effect (n)
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
an outward appearance
an impression (especially one that is artificial or contrived)
the central meaning or theme of a speech or literary work
(of a law) having legal validity
a symptom caused by an illness or a drug
effect (v)
produce
act so as to bring into existence
effect (n.)
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.
Impression left on the mind; sensation produced.
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.
effect (v. t.)
To produce, as a cause or agent; to cause to be.
To bring to pass; to execute; to enforce; to achieve; to accomplish.
Synonyms & Antonyms of effect
Synonyms:
- issue
- development
- matter of course
- implication
- sequel
- upshot
- outgrowth
- fruit
- aftereffect
- aftermath
- sequence
- fate
- corollary
- precipitate
- backwash
- child
- conclusion
Antonyms:
effect Sentence Examples
- The new law had a profound effect on the local economy.
- The doctor's words had a calming effect on the anxious patient.
- The special effects in the movie were very impressive.
- The drug had a negative effect on the patient's health.
- The weather had a significant effect on the outcome of the game.
- The company's new marketing campaign had a positive effect on sales.
- The new tax law had a detrimental effect on the middle class.
- The teacher's praise had a motivating effect on the student.
- The accident had a devastating effect on the family.
- The loss of his job had a profound effect on his mental health.
FAQs About the word effect
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon, an outward appearance, an impression (especially one that is artificial or contrived), the
outcome, resultant, product, consequence, result, issue, development,matter of course, implication, sequel
consideration, basis, reason, occasion, reason,cause, occasion, basis, cause, factor
The new law had a profound effect on the local economy.
The doctor's words had a calming effect on the anxious patient.
The special effects in the movie were very impressive.
The drug had a negative effect on the patient's health.
