effect
/ɪˈfɛkt/effect
NOUNDefinition of effect
An effect is something that is caused by something else.
efektExample: His comments had a visible effect on those who heard it.
If a law, agreement, change, etc. takes effect, it officially begins.
efektExample: The closing of the company takes effect at midnight.
A sound effect is a way to make a sound for a performance artificially.
efektExample: The used a lot of normal materials to create the sound effects for the show.
A special effect is a way to make an image for a performance artificially.
efektExample: They didn't really cut his hand off, but the special effect made it look real.
If you effect a change, you make it happen.
efektExample: I will effect the change without your help.
effect
EXAMPLESExamples of effect
His comments had a visible effect on those who heard it.
Example sentenceThe effect of the change was small.
Example sentenceThe closing of the company takes effect at midnight.
Example sentenceThe new rules have been in effect since January.
Example sentenceThe used a lot of normal materials to create the sound effects for the show.
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