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Effect
ɪˈfɛkt
Effect definitions
noun
effect
effects
- a change which is a result or consequence of an action or other cause
"the lethal effects of hard drugs"
affect influence exert influence on act on work on condition touch interact with have an impact on impact on take hold of attack infect strike strike at hit result consequence upshot outcome out-turn sequel reaction repercussions reverberations ramifications- the state of being or becoming operative
- the extent to which something succeeds or is operative
"wind power can be used to great effect"
- a physical phenomenon, typically named after its discoverer
"the Renner effect"
- an impression produced in the mind of a person
"gentle music can have a soothing effect"
- the lighting, sound, or scenery used in a play, film, or broadcast
"the production relied too much on spectacular effects"
- personal belongings
"the insurance covers personal effects"
belongings possessions personal possessions personal effects goods worldly goods chattels goods and chattels accoutrements appurtenances
verb
effect
effected
effecting
effects
- cause (something) to happen; bring about
"the prime minister effected many policy changes"