effect

CEFRA2

/ɪˈfɛkt/

noun

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    A change caused by an action or event.

  2. 02

    noun

    A result or impression produced by something.

Examples

  • In music or speaking, a pause is frequently used for dramatic effect.

  • Smoking has an ill effect upon health.

At a glance

Sits at A2 on the CEFR scale

Senses
5
Parts of speech
1
Citations
5
Synonyms
5

Also pronounced

  • /iˈfɛkt/
  • /ɪˈfekt/

Deep Dive

noun

Extra meanings

  1. Execution; performance; realization; operation.

  2. Impression left on the mind; sensation produced.

  3. The result or outcome of a cause.

More examples

In context

  • The crisis had a negative effect on trade.

  • The effect of flying was most convincing.

  • The effect of the hurricane was a devastated landscape.

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Origin

noun

from Middle English effecten, partly from Medieval Latin effectuō, from Latin effectus, perfect passive participle of efficiō (“accomplish, complete, do, effect”), from ex (“out”) + faciō (“do, make”) (see fact and compare affect, infect) and partly from the noun effect.