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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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Scientists warn that intensified melting inside the channels could create a dangerous feedback effect.

From Science Daily • May 10, 2026

AI companies vying for a spot in the Pentagon said Palantir has in effect become a gatekeeper.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 9, 2026

Models that account for households unable to easily borrow against future income, or that adjust spending gradually, sharply reduce the effect, he added.

From Barron's • May 9, 2026

This effect of this should be for drivers to be able to drive in a more conventional way in qualifying.

From BBC • May 8, 2026

Germany had a secret military plan that would go into effect if the Germans faced a two-front war against France and Russia.

From "The War to End All Wars: World War I" by Russell Freedman

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