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effect

/ɪˈfɛkt/noun, verb2 syllables

Effect means: a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon.

Synonyms for effect23

noun, as in a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

consequence, outcome, result, event, issue, upshot

noun, as in the central meaning or theme of a speech or literary work

essence, burden, core, gist

noun, as in an outward appearance

impression

noun, as in (of a law) having legal validity

force

verb, as in produce

effectuate, set up

also used for effect

basis, cause, genesis, germ, origin, principle, reason, root, source

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What does effect mean?8

noun

1

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon“the magnetic effect was greater when the rod was lengthwise”

2

the central meaning or theme of a speech or literary work

3

an outward appearance“he made a good impression”

4

(of a law) having legal validity“the law is still in effect”

5

an impression (especially one that is artificial or contrived)“he just did it for effect”

6

a symptom caused by an illness or a drug“the effects of sleep loss”

verb

1

produce“The scientists set up a shock wave”

2

act so as to bring into existence“effect a change”

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

What rhymes with effect?36

one syllable

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Show 40 near rhymes
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All 36 rhymes for effect, grouped by syllable

Effect in a sentence

  • In particular, you cannot ignore the effect it has on the children.unknown
  • In music or speaking, a pause is frequently used for dramatic effect.timmartin
  • Whenever you study, use your dictionary to best effect.unknown
  • In effect, flowers are the creators of honey.MethodGT
  • Anastrophe, by switching around words, has the effect of emphasizing text.fcbond
  • From children to the elderly, sensible exercise has a good effect on the body.fcbond
  • Penis enlargement supplements, as sold on sites and in magazines, have essentially no effect.blay_paul
  • Sometimes, a small change can have a big effect.Hybrid

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Forms of effect

as a noun

plural
effects

as a verb

past tense
effected
present participle
effecting
third-person singular
effects
past participle
effected