effective

adjective
/ɪˈfɛktɪv/

Meaning

producing the intended or desired result
producing the intended result; successful; functional
Successful in producing a desired or intended result; having the power to influence or produce a result.

Example Sentences

This medicine is very effective against headaches.

This medicine is very effective against headaches.

Effective policies drive organizational success.

Example Expressions

effective immediately

Synonyms

efficient, powerful, useful, successful, strong, productive, potent, influential
Entry 1
efficient, powerful, useful, successful, strong
Entry 2
efficient, successful, productive
Entry 3
efficient, productive, successful, powerful, potent, influential

Antonyms

ineffective, useless, weak, unsuccessful, unproductive, powerless
Entry 1
ineffective, useless, weak
Entry 2
ineffective, useless, unsuccessful
Entry 3
ineffective, unproductive, unsuccessful, weak, powerless, useless

Collocations

effective method, effective strategy, highly effective, effective communication, effective treatment
Entry 1
effective method, effective strategy, highly effective, effective communication
Entry 2
effective treatment, effective method, effective communication

More Example Sentences

She is capable of learning languages effectively.

How much is Vasanth Academy Method effective for us?

The new strategy has been effective for the company.

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

We are capable of solving problems effectively together.

They are capable of communicating effectively across cultures.

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?