English Dictionary
Definition effective in British English
effective
adjective
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
adjective
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
▪ deterrent, intervention, means, mechanism, method, strategy, treatment, way
You need more effective communication within the organization.
This is a very effective way of controlling pests and weeds.
attractive or impressive, and producing a definite effect
The decorations are easy to make, yet very effective.
when a law or agreement becomes effective, it officially begins to be used
Government ministers reached a 30-month agreement, effective from 1 July.
used for saying what the situation really is, although its appearance or official description might be different
