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Definitions

effect

[ih-fekt] / ɪˈfɛkt /

NOUN

result

Synonyms

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aftermath consequence development event fallout issue outcome ramification reaction repercussion response side effect

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aftereffect backlash backwash conclusion corollary denouement end eventuality flak follow-up fruit outgrowth precipitate pursuance reflex sequel sequence spin-off upshot waves

WEAK

can of worms causatum chain reaction end product

Antonyms

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beginning cause origin question source

STRONG

commencement start

WEAK

foundation

NOUN

impact, impression

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action fact force influence meaning power reality sense significance strength use

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clout drift efficacy efficiency enforcement essence execution implementation import imprint mark purport purpose tenor validity vigor weight

Antonyms

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impotence incapacity incompetence powerlessness weakness

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disregard failure inefficiency neglect unimportance

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beginning cause commencement foundation origin source start

VERB

carry out, accomplish

Synonyms

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achieve bring about enact enforce implement realize

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actualize actuate begin buy cause complete conceive conclude consummate create effectuate execute follow through fulfill generate induce initiate invoke make perform procure produce render secure sell unzip yield

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bring off bring on carry through do a number do one's thing do the job do the trick do to a T draw on get across get to give rise to make it make waves pull it off put across turn out turn the trick

Antonyms

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fail halt hinder lose neglect stop

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close deny destroy disallow discourage end finish forget give up ignore miss prevent refuse ruin veto

WEAK

overlook

Example Sentences

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The net effect on the market is the sale of stock.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 3, 2026

If approved, the cap would go into effect in the fall of 2027, not this coming fall, so professors have time to redesign coursework.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

The most commonly reported side effect was a decrease in neutrophils, which are a type of white blood cell.

From Science Daily • Apr. 3, 2026

The quarterly dividend increase, which raises the payout from 42.5 cents and takes effect on June 4 to shareholders of record as of May 14, is in line with TJX’s dividend hikes in recent years.

From Barron's • Apr. 2, 2026

The job, in effect, was to say “yes” every time some Wall Street trader asked him if he’d like to insure—and so, in effect, purchase—a billion-dollar pile of bonds backed by consumer loans.

From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis

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