EFFECT

EF ·FECT 2 syllables

A2 · Elementary 📏 6 letters 🎲 Scrabble 14 ✅ valid word

Common in conversation and basic reading.

noun
  1. a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
  2. an outward appearance
  3. an impression (especially one that is artificial or contrived)
  4. the central meaning or theme of a speech or literary work

💬 Examples

  • "the magnetic effect was greater when the rod was lengthwise"
  • "his decision had depressing consequences for business"
  • "he made a good impression"
  • "I wanted to create an impression of success"

🔗 Similar words

consequenceoutcomeresulteventissueupshot
verb
  1. produce
  2. act so as to bring into existence

💬 Examples

  • "The scientists set up a shock wave"
  • "effect a change"

🔗 Similar words

effectuateset_up
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