Effect (Noun)
Meaning 1
(of a law) having legal validity; "the law is still in effect".
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Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.
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Meaning 2
An outward appearance; "he made a good impression"; "I wanted to create an impression of success"; "she retained that bold effect in her reproductions of the original painting".
Classification
Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.
Examples
- Her new hairstyle had a stunning effect, making her look like a completely different person.
- The golden trim on the leather wallet added a luxurious effect to its overall design.
- The bright colors in the painting created a lively effect in the otherwise dull room.
- He wanted to achieve a rugged effect with his facial hair, so he stopped shaving for a month.
- The soft focus effect in the photograph made the model's skin look smoother and more flawless.
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Meaning 3
An impression (especially one that is artificial or contrived); "he just did it for effect".
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Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.
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Meaning 4
A symptom caused by an illness or a drug; "the effects of sleep loss"; "the effect of the anesthetic".
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Nouns denoting natural processes.
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Meaning 5
A phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon; "the magnetic effect was greater when the rod was lengthwise"; "his decision had depressing consequences for business"; "he acted very wise after the event".
Classification
Nouns denoting natural phenomena.
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- Aftermath
- Outgrowth
- Backwash
- Impact
- Response
- Dent
- Offspring
- Butterfly Effect
- Coriolis Effect
- Offset
- Harvest
- Change
- Aftereffect
- Side Effect
- Brisance
- By-product
- Influence
- Product
- Repercussion
- Knock-on Effect
- Coattails Effect
- Domino Effect
- Offshoot
- Position Effect
- Spillover
- Bandwagon Effect
- Materialisation
- Placebo Effect
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Meaning 6
The central meaning or theme of a speech or literary work.
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.