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effect
noun(ef-fect)
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
Synonyms: consequence, event, issue, outcome, result, upshot,
Examples:
The magnetic effect was greater when the rod was lengthwise.
effect
noun(ef-fect)
(of a law) having legal validity
Synonyms: force,
Examples:
The law is still in effect.
effect
verb(ef-fect)
produce
Synonyms: effectuate, set up,
effect
noun(ef-fect)
the central meaning or theme of a speech or literary work
Synonyms: burden, core, essence, gist,
effect
noun(ef-fect)
an outward appearance
Synonyms: impression,
Examples:
She retained that bold effect in her reproductions of the original painting.
effect
verb(ef-fect)
act so as to bring into existence
Examples:
Effect a change.
effect
noun(ef-fect)
an impression (especially one that is artificial or contrived)
Examples:
He just did it for effect.
effect
noun(ef-fect)
a symptom caused by an illness or a drug
Examples:
The effects of sleep loss.
The effect of the anesthetic.

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