nounπShareThe result or outcome of a cause."The effect of the hurricane was a devastated landscape."outcomeeventsituationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareImpression left on the mind; sensation produced."The movie's sad ending had lasting effects on me, making me think about my own family. "mindsensationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareExecution; performance; realization; operation."The effects of the new policy will be seen in the company's increased efficiency. "outcomeactionprocessachievementChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAn illusion produced by technical means (as in "special effect")"The effect of flying was most convincing."arttechnologyentertainmentmediatechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(sound engineering) An alteration, or device for producing an alteration, in sound after it has been produced by an instrument."I just bought a couple of great effects."musicsoundtechnologyentertainmentdeviceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(etc.) A scientific phenomenon, usually named after its discoverer."Doppler effect"phenomenaphysicsscienceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(usually in the plural) Belongings, usually as personal effects."After the move, Sarah carefully packed all her personal effects into boxes. "propertyitemChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareConsequence intended; purpose; meaning; general intent; with to."The lawyer argued the contract should be interpreted with the effects intended by both parties: to create a fair partnership. "outcomeactionphilosophyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareReality; actual meaning; fact, as distinguished from mere appearance."The effects of the new school policy were quite different from what the announcements suggested. "outcomephenomenathingeventChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareManifestation; expression; sign."The effects of the medicine were a reduced fever and less coughing. "outcomesignphenomenaChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo make or bring about; to implement."The best way to effect change is to work with existing stakeholders."outcomeactionprocessfunctionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
