English

effect

ɪˈfɛkt, iˈfɛkt, əˈfɛkt, ɪˈfekt, əˈfekt
Meaning: a change that is a result or consequence of an action or other cause
Part of Speech: Noun Alternative Readings: iˈfɛkt, əˈfɛkt, ɪˈfekt, əˈfekt

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Example sentences

The medicine had a positive effect on her health.
The medicine had a positive effect on her health.
She is researching the effects of climate change.
She is researching the effects of climate change.
Smoking has serious long-term effects on your health.
Smoking has serious long-term effects on your health.
The new law will take immediate effect.
The new law will take immediate effect.
The noise had a lasting psychological effect on the residents.
The noise had a lasting psychological effect on the residents.

Usage Notes

Commonly used in the phrase 'have an effect on'. Often confused with the verb 'affect'.

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