Collocation Dictionary
Common collocations with effective in American Collocation
effective
adjective
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Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.
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What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
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.