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effect

[ih-fekt] / ɪˈfɛkt /
NOUN
result
Synonyms
STRONGEST
aftermath consequence development event fallout issue outcome ramification reaction repercussion response side effect
STRONG
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
Synonyms
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action fact force influence meaning power reality sense significance strength use
STRONG
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
STRONG
disregard failure inefficiency neglect unimportance
WEAK
beginning cause commencement foundation origin source start
VERB
carry out, accomplish
Synonyms
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achieve bring about enact enforce implement realize
STRONG
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
WEAK
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
STRONG
close deny destroy disallow discourage end finish forget give up ignore miss prevent refuse ruin veto
WEAK
overlook

Example Sentences

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They were among at least four Iran-linked vessels that used the route after Washington's blockade came into effect at 1400 GMT on Monday, according to maritime data provider Kpler.

From Barron's • Apr. 14, 2026

Welcome to triple-egg egg salad — three expressions of egg, each playing a distinct role, all dressed to the same elegant effect.

From Salon • Apr. 14, 2026

SpaceX has a similar effect on the average retail investor, she noted.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 14, 2026

Researchers say this same effect is very likely happening in humans as well.

From Science Daily • Apr. 13, 2026

Dad glances back over his shoulder, obviously glad to see his little show has had its intended effect.

From "Wayward Creatures" by Dayna Lorentz

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