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Common collocations with effective in American Collocation

effective adjective

US /ɪˈfektɪv/

very

devastatingly
extremely
fully
highly
hugely
pretty
really
truly
very

David has a highly effective way of engaging the listener.

rather

moderately
partially
quite
reasonably

The previous treatment has been ineffective or only partially effective.

more and more

increasingly
more and more

As you become increasingly effective in your role you will become more valued as an employee.

in a surprising way

amazingly
extraordinarily
incredibly
remarkably
surprisingly

I have now developed a beautifully simple, but amazingly effective strategy.

equally

equally

Both forms of treatment have proved equally effective.

in a particular way

clinically
economically
educationally
operationally
pedagogically

Is multimedia educationally effective?

way or method

alternative
manner
means
mechanism
method
solution
strategy
tool
way

Combining diet with exercise is a far more effective means of losing weight.

actions or activities

communication
control
intervention
leadership
learning
management
teaching
teamwork
use

We need to ensure the most effective use of buildings.

treatment

remedy
treatment
vaccine

No effective malaria vaccine has yet been developed.

weapon, or something that stops someone doing something

deterrent

Highly visible locks have proved very effective deterrents in blocks of garages.