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Definition to etc effect in British English

to etc effect phrase

phrase
1

used for saying what kind of result something has

Example

He has used my advice to good effect.

Example

The concerto's slow movement was used to memorable effect in the film 2001.

Example

He turned the key in the ignition but to no effect.

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Definition to  etc effect in British English