effect

noun
/ɪˈfɛkt/

Meaning

a change that results from a particular action or cause
a change that is a result or consequence of an action or other cause

Example Sentences

The new law had a positive effect on public safety.

The new medicine had a positive effect on the patient's recovery.

Example Expressions

take effect

Synonyms

result, outcome, consequence, impact, influence
Entry 1
result, outcome, consequence, impact, influence
Entry 2
result, consequence, outcome, impact

Antonyms

cause, source, origin, beginning
Entry 1
cause, source, origin
Entry 2
cause, origin, source, beginning

Collocations

positive effect, negative effect, cause and effect, special effect, side effect
Entry 1
positive effect, negative effect, cause and effect, special effect
Entry 2
side effect, cause and effect, positive effect

More Example Sentences

A plan was made about how to make the meeting effective.

What effect did the hurricane put on the people of New York?

Which teaching style at Vasanth Academy do you find to be the most effective?

Which one is more effective, your high school English learning or your training at Vasanth Academy?

Which one is more effective, your previous knowledge in English or your learning from a seminar of Vasanth Academy?

Vasanth Academy is a revolution in online education. How far has this approach been effective in the context of the USA?

A student prepares a presentation on climate change for her geography class using data and images she collected from reliable sources and organizes the information into clear slides covering the causes, effects, and possible solutions

A student prepares a presentation on climate change for her geography class using data and images she collected from reliable sources and organizes the information into clear slides covering the causes, effects, and possible solutions then practices speaking in front of a mirror at home

A student prepares a presentation on climate change for her geography class using data and images she collected from reliable sources and organizes the information into clear slides covering the causes, effects, and possible solutions then practices speaking in front of a mirror at home to make sure she stays within the time limit

A student prepares a presentation on climate change for her geography class using data and images she collected from reliable sources and organizes the information into clear slides covering the causes, effects, and possible solutions then practices speaking in front of a mirror at home to make sure she stays within the time limit and delivers the presentation confidently the next day

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