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ffect
Plural
effects
1
a change in a person or thing caused by another person or thing
- Climate change can have a drastic effect on animal habitats.
- Eating too much sugar can have a bad effect on your teeth.
- His speech had a strong effect on the audience.
- The teacher's praise had a great effect on the student's confidence.
- The new policy had an immediate effect on employee productivity.
2
the visible impression or appearance created by someone or something
- The dim lighting had a dramatic effect, making the room feel more intimate.
- Her confident posture gave the effect of authority and command.
- The mirror's positioning created the effect of a larger space in the small room.
- The sleek design of the new car gives the effect of speed and elegance.
- The makeup artist's skillful use of shadows had the effect of making her eyes look larger.
Synonyms:
3
an impression or appearance, often deliberately created to influence or deceive
- The magician's performance relied heavily on visual effects to captivate the audience.
- The politician's speech was full of dramatic effects to sway the crowd.
- The haunted house used sound and lighting effects to create a spooky atmosphere.
- Her laughter was just an effect to mask her true feelings of sadness.
- The movie's special effects made the action scenes look incredibly realistic.
4
the underlying message or significance conveyed through a speech or literary work that influences the audience's perception or understanding
- The effect of the novel was to emphasize the importance of empathy and understanding.
- The keynote speaker's effect was to motivate the audience towards innovation and progress.
- Through its narrative, the film achieved the effect of questioning societal norms.
- The poet's use of symbolism had the effect of highlighting the transience of life.
- The essay's central effect was to advocate for environmental conservation.
5
the condition of a law being in force and having legal power or validity
- The new tax regulations will come into effect at the beginning of the fiscal year.
- The law was passed by parliament but will not take effect until next January.
- The court's ruling had the immediate effect of changing the legal status of the property.
- The legislation remained in effect for over a decade before being repealed.
- The emergency decree was put into effect to address the natural disaster promptly.
Synonyms:
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a symptom or physical response resulting from an illness or the administration of a drug
- The medication had a calming effect, helping him sleep through the night.
- Nausea is a common effect experienced by patients undergoing chemotherapy.
- The flu's most noticeable effect was a persistent cough and fatigue.
- She reported a burning sensation as an adverse effect of the new cream.
- One effect of the antibiotics was a temporary loss of appetite.