Effect: meaning, definitions and examples

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effect

 

[ ษชหˆfษ›kt ]

Noun / Verb
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Noun

influence

A change that is a result or consequence of an action or other cause.

Synonyms

consequence, impact, influence

Examples of usage

  • The new law had a significant effect on the economy.
  • The medication had a positive effect on the patient's health.
Context #2 | Noun

appearance

The result of a particular influence.

Synonyms

appearance, illusion, impression

Examples of usage

  • The special effects in the movie were impressive.
  • The lighting created a dramatic effect on the stage.
Context #3 | Verb

accomplish

To bring about a result, typically a change or improvement.

Synonyms

accomplish, achieve, implement

Examples of usage

  • The new manager hopes to effect positive changes in the company.
  • We need to effect a solution to this problem as soon as possible.

Translations

Translations of the word "effect" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น efeito

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเฅเคฐเคญเคพเคต

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Effekt

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ efek

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะตั„ะตะบั‚

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ efekt

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅŠนๆžœ (ใ“ใ†ใ‹)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท effet

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ efecto

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท etki

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํšจ๊ณผ (ํšจ๊ณผ)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชุฃุซูŠุฑ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ efekt

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ efekt

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ•ˆๆžœ (xiร oguว’)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ uฤinek

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ รกhrif

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ำ™ัะตั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ”แƒคแƒ”แƒฅแƒขแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ tษ™sir

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ efecto

Etymology

The word 'effect' originated from the Latin word 'effectus' which means 'accomplishment' or 'fulfillment'. Over time, the word evolved to encompass the idea of a result or consequence of an action. The usage of 'effect' has been prevalent in English language for centuries, adapting to various contexts and meanings.

See also: effective, effectively, effectiveness, effects, ineffective, ineffectively, ineffectiveness, ineffectually.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #188, this word is extremely common in English. It's a crucial part of basic vocabulary that's used constantly in both spoken and written communication, making it essential for even basic conversations.