effect in English
- effect⇄effect, noun, verb.
- effect⇄expr. effects, personal property; belongings; goods.
Ex. He lost all his personal effects in the fire. In ten minutes our effects were deposited in the guest's room of the Lansman's house (Bayard Taylor). - effect⇄expr. for effect, for show in order to impress or influence others.
Ex. He said that only for effect; he really didn't mean it. - effect⇄expr. give effect to, to put in operation; make active.
Ex. The teachers urged the principal to give effect to the proposal. - effect⇄expr. in effect,
a. almost the same as; practically; virtually.
Ex. By constantly looking up at the clock he is saying, in effect, that he wants us to leave.
b. in result or consequences.
Ex. The two methods are the same in effe - effect⇄expr. into effect, into operation; into action; into force.
Ex. When will the new rule go into effect? - effect⇄expr. of no effect, with no results; useless.
Ex. Respectful message to his Majesty was of no effect (Thomas Carlyle). - effect⇄expr. take effect, to begin to operate; become active.
Ex. The new regulations will take effect at once. - effect⇄expr. to the effect, with the meaning or purpose.
Ex. He quotes ... a statement by Karl Kautsky to the effect that the proletariat, left to itself, can never arrive at socialism (Edmund Wilson). - effect⇄noun effecter.
- effect⇄noun 1. something made to happen by a person or thing; result.
Ex. The effect of the gale was to overturn several boats.
2. the power to produce results; force; validity.
Ex. This contract is of no effect.
3. influence.
Ex - effect⇄v.t. 1. to bring about; make happen; get done.
Ex. The war effected changes all over the world.
(SYN) accomplish, achieve, realize, produce.
2. to make; construct.
effect in Kashmiri कॉशुर
effect in Sindhi سنڌي
effect
Part of Speech
Noun, Verb
Pronunciation
English (IPA): /ɪˈfɛkt/
Definitions
- (Noun - General): A change that is a result or consequence of an action or other cause.
- (Noun - Legal): A legal force or validity.
- (Noun - Plural: Effects): Personal belongings or property.
- (Verb - Formal): To bring about or cause something to happen.
Usage Examples
- "The new law had a significant effect on the economy."
- "The medication takes effect within an hour."
- "She packed her personal effects before moving."
- "The manager effected major changes in the company."
Etymology
Derived from Latin effectus ("accomplishment, execution"), from efficere ("to bring about, accomplish"), which is a combination of ex- ("out") + facere ("to do, make").
Synonyms
- result
- consequence
- outcome
- influence
Antonyms
- cause
- source
- origin
Translations
| Language | Translation | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| French | effet | /e.fɛ/ |
| Spanish | efecto | /eˈfek.to/ |
| German | Effekt | /ɛˈfɛkt/ |
| Hindi | प्रभाव (prabhāv) | /prəbʰaːv/ |
| Tamil | விளைவு (viḷaivu) | /ʋiɭaɪʋu/ |
| Chinese (Mandarin) | 效果 (xiàoguǒ) | /ɕi̯ɑ̂ʊ.kwò/ |
Regional Pronunciation Variations
- British English: /ɪˈfɛkt/
- American English: /ɪˈfɛkt/
Historical Usage
"Effect" has been widely used since the 14th century in both legal and philosophical texts, often referring to the consequences of actions or events.
Cultural Nuances
The phrase "in effect" means "essentially" or "practically." "Cause and effect" is a fundamental concept in science and philosophy.
More Information
The word "effect" is often confused with "affect." While "effect" is primarily a noun meaning "result," "affect" is a verb meaning "to influence." In psychology, "affect" refers to an emotional response, whereas "effect" describes the outcome of a cause.