English dictionary
effect
nounPronunciation
ɪˈfɛkt
Audio pronunciation
Parts of speech
Definitions
noun
- an outward appearance
noun
- (of a law) having legal validity
noun
- an impression (especially one that is artificial or contrived)
noun
- the central meaning or theme of a speech or literary work
noun
- a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
noun
- a symptom caused by an illness or a drug
verb
- produce
verb
- act so as to bring into existence
Example sentences
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
the law is still in effect
he just did it for effect
the magnetic effect was greater when the rod was lengthwise
his decision had depressing consequences for business
he acted very wise after the event
the effects of sleep loss
the effect of the anesthetic
The scientists set up a shock wave
effect a change