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Definition effect in American English

effect noun

noun
/ɪˈfekt/

▪ adverse, beneficial, cumulative, damaging, detrimental, dramatic, harmful, immediate, major, negative, positive, profound, serious, significant, substantial

1

a change that is produced in one person or thing by another

Example

East German companies were suffering the adverse effects of German economic union.

Example

Scientists are studying the chemical's effect on the environment.

Example

Any change in lifestyle will have an effect on your health.

Example

The NAFTA agreement has had little effect on the lives of most Americans.

Example

Relaxation can reduce the negative effects of stress on the immune system.

Synonyms and related words
change effect trend result outcome influence
Example

The bold colors in this room create a dramatic effect.

Example

That's exactly the effect I wanted.

Example

Students should learn how they can achieve different stylistic effects in their writing.

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aesthetic cherub commission
Example

I didn't think much of the plot, but the effects were amazing.

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act action ad-lib
2.2

an artificial appearance given to a surface or to an object

Example

marble-effect wallpaper

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optics appearance looks
3

something that regularly happens, according to a law, for example in science

Example

the Doppler effect

Example

what economists call "the multiplier effect"

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absorbance air resistance amplitude
4

the things that belong to you

Synonyms and related words
appurtenance real estate property
Definition effect in American English

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