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[ɪˈfekt] noun I
1) [C/U] a change that is produced in one person or thing by another
Scientists are studying the chemical's effect on the environment.[/ex]
Any change in lifestyle will have an effect on your health.[/ex]
The new tax rates will have little effect on most ordinary people.[/ex]
2) [C] an appearance or reaction that is deliberately produced, for example by a writer or artist
Students should learn how they can achieve different effects in their writing.[/ex]
3) effects
[plural] special artificial images and sounds that are created for a film
Syn:
special effects
4) effects or personal effects
[plural] formal the things that belong to you
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come into effect — if a rule or law comes into effect, it starts to be used[/ex]
for effect — if you do something for effect, you do it in order to impress people[/ex]
in effect — 1) used for giving a summary of what you think the situation really is[/ex]
In effect, this means we'll have to work more hours for the same pay.[/ex]

— 2) if a law or rule is in effect, it is operating

put sth into effect — to start to use a plan or idea[/ex]
take effect — 1) to start to produce the results that were intended[/ex]
The tax cuts are beginning to take effect.[/ex]

— 2) if a rule or law takes effect, it starts to be used

to the effect that — used for showing that you are giving a general idea of what someone said, but not their actual words[/ex]
Harry said something to the effect that they would all meet Margaret very soon.[/ex]
See:
side effect
Words often used with effect Adjectives often used with effect (noun, sense 1) ■ adverse, damaging, detrimental, harmful, negative + EFFECT: used about bad effects ■ beneficial, positive + EFFECT: used about good effects ■ dramatic, major, profound, significant, substantial + EFFECT: used about big effects II
verb [T] formal
effect [ɪˈfekt]
to make something happen
Syn:
bring sth about
Swift action was necessary if real change was to be effected.[/ex]
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Word family: effect Words in the same family as effect ● effective adj ● ineffectual adj ● effectively adv

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