effect
word
/ˈifɛkt/
EE-fekt
/ɪfˈɛkt/
i-FEKT
Definition
An effect is a change, result, or influence caused by something. It can describe what happens because of an action, event, or condition.
Usage & Nuances
Most often used as a noun: 'the effect of stress', 'have an effect on'. Learners often confuse it with 'affect', which is usually a verb. In formal English, 'in effect' means 'in reality' or 'actually', and 'special effects' refers to visual or sound tricks in films.
Spanish: efectoPortuguese (BR): efeitoPortuguese (PT): efeitoChinese (Simplified): 影响 - 效果Chinese (Traditional): 影響 - 效果Hindi: प्रभाव - असरArabic: تأثير - أثرBengali: প্রভাব - ফল - ফলাফলRussian: эффект - результат - воздействиеJapanese: 効果 - 影響 - 結果Vietnamese: hiệu ứng - tác động - ảnh hưởngKorean: 효과 - 영향 - 결과Turkish: etki - sonuç - tesirUrdu: اثر - نتیجہ - انجامIndonesian: efek - akibat - pengaruh
Example Sentences
The medicine had a strong effect on my headache.
basic
Rain can have a big effect on traffic.
basic
What was the effect of the new rule?
basic
I didn't realize how much that comment would effect her mood.
natural
The new policy is already having an effect on prices.
natural
The movie was okay, but the special effects were amazing.
natural