Effects (Noun)
Meaning
Property of a personal character that is portable but not used in business; "she left some of her personal effects in the house"; "I watched over their effects until they returned".
Classification
Nouns denoting possession and transfer of possession.
Examples
- The family stored their personal effects in a secure storage unit while they were traveling abroad.
- After the deceased's estate was settled, the executor distributed the personal effects among the beneficiaries.
- She carefully packed her personal effects into a small suitcase before checking out of the hotel.
- The police officer took charge of the suspect's personal effects and placed them in a secure locker.
- The hotel staff kept the guest's personal effects safe until they were claimed.