American English pronunciation
How to pronounce effects
IPA transcription: [ɪ'fɛkts]
Pronunciation variants: [ɪ'fɛkts][ɪ'fɛks]['ifɛkts]['ifɛks]
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Noun
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a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
“the magnetic effect was greater when the rod was lengthwise”
“his decision had depressing consequences for business”
“he acted very wise after the event”
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an outward appearance
“he made a good impression”
“I wanted to create an impression of success”
“she retained that bold effect in her reproductions of the original painting”
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an impression (especially one that is artificial or contrived)
“he just did it for effect”
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the central meaning or theme of a speech or literary work
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(of a law) having legal validity
“the law is still in effect”
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property of a personal character that is portable but not used in business
“she left some of her personal effects in the house”
“I watched over their effects until they returned”
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a symptom caused by an illness or a drug
“the effects of sleep loss”
“the effect of the anesthetic”
Verb
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produce
“The scientists set up a shock wave”
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act so as to bring into existence
“effect a change”
Usage examples
- The picture is based on true optical effects, reflection and refraction.
- Lyle additionally praised the animated effects and supporting characters.
- There are consonant mutation effects.
- However, it may have serious side effects or even toxic effects such as hepatotoxicity.
- Additional steric effects result from the volume occupied by a substituent.
- For the neurological effects and muscle spams caused by the illness.
- The effects of which it is impossible to calculate.
- Side effects such as nausea are common.
- Please consult your physician if you experience any side effects.
- When bullying happens at the highest levels, the effects may be far reaching.