Effects: meaning, definitions and examples

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effects

 

[ ษชหˆfษ›kts ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

side

Effects are changes that result from an action or cause. They can be positive, negative, or neutral.

Synonyms

consequences, impacts, results

Examples of usage

  • The medication has some side effects, such as dizziness and nausea.
  • The effects of climate change are becoming more evident each year.
  • The new policy had unintended effects on the economy.
Context #2 | Noun

special

In special effects, techniques used in filmmaking to create illusions or visual tricks, often involving computer-generated imagery (CGI).

Synonyms

VFX, visual effects

Examples of usage

  • The movie won an award for its groundbreaking special effects.
  • The special effects in that sci-fi film were truly impressive.
Context #3 | Verb

influence

To effect means to bring about or cause something to happen.

Synonyms

accomplish, achieve, bring about

Examples of usage

  • The new law will effect changes in the education system.
  • Her speech really effected a change in people's attitudes.

Translations

Translations of the word "effects" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น efeitos

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเฅเคฐเคญเคพเคต

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Effekte

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ efek

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะตั„ะตะบั‚ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ efekty

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅŠนๆžœ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท effets

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ efectos

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท etkiler

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํšจ๊ณผ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชุฃุซูŠุฑุงุช

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ efekty

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ รบฤinky

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ•ˆๆžœ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ uฤinki

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ รกhrif

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ำ™ัะตั€ะปะตั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ”แƒคแƒ”แƒฅแƒขแƒ”แƒ‘แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ tษ™sirlษ™r

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ efectos

Etymology

The word 'effects' originated from the Latin word 'effectus', which means 'accomplishment' or 'performance'. Over time, the word evolved to refer to the results or consequences of actions. The use of special effects in filmmaking became popular in the 20th century with the advancement of technology. Today, 'effects' is a versatile word used in various contexts to describe changes, consequences, or illusions.

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

Word Frequency Rank

With position #458, this word is vital for basic English fluency. It appears very frequently in everyday language and should be among the first words you learn and actively use.