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There are 8 meanings of the word
Effect.
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Effect - as a noun
A phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
Example: "The magnetic effect was greater when the rod was lengthwise"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
consequence24event8issue5outcome11result6upshot11Hypernyms (Closely Related)
phenomenon17Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
materialisation17materialization26offspring18aftereffect22
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aftermath17backwash22wake11bandwagon effectbrisance12butterfly effectby-productbyproduct19change12coattails effectcoriolis effectdent5domino effectharvest13impact12wallop11influence14knock-on effectbranch13offset12offshoot17outgrowth16product12placebo effectposition effectrepercussion16reverberation18response10fallout10side effectspillover14
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An outward appearance
Example: "He made a good impression"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
impression14Hypernyms (Closely Related)
appearance16visual aspectHyponyms (Broadly Related)
An impression (especially one that is artificial or contrived)
Example: "He just did it for effect"
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
belief11feeling11impression14notion6opinion9Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
The central meaning or theme of a speech or literary work
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
burden9core6essence9gist5(of a law) having legal validity
Example: "The law is still in effect"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
force10A symptom caused by an illness or a drug
Example: "The effects of sleep loss"
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
symptom16Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Effect - as a verb
Example Sentences
"The medication had a positive effect on his health."
"The rain had a cooling effect on the temperature."
"The new policy had a significant effect on the company's profitability."
"The study found a correlation but not a cause and effect relationship."
"The medicine has various side effects."
Word Game Points
Is EFFECT a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, effect is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
EFFECT has a SCRABBLE points total of 14.
Is EFFECT a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, effect is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordEFFECT has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 15.
Is EFFECT a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, effect is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordEFFECT has a WORDFEUD points total of 15.
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