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Definitions

effect

[ih-fekt] / ɪˈfɛkt /

NOUN

result

Synonyms

STRONGEST

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

Synonyms

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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

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

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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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This strong slowing effect allows the structure to shrink dramatically while still trapping light efficiently, resulting in a layer more than a thousand times thinner than a human hair.

From Science Daily • Apr. 5, 2026

The alerts are in effect from March 27 through May 6, and haven’t previously been reported.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

"If you're talking with other democratic countries, I think agreements might still have some effect," 47-year-old Mac Peng told AFP.

From Barron's • Apr. 5, 2026

RAC spokesperson Rod Dennis said: "We recommend taking extra care on exposed, higher routes and being especially cautious when overtaking high‑sided vehicles, as the buffeting effect can catch some people out."

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

While radiation has a very real power to damage cells, the most likely effect of that damage is cell death.

From "Meltdown" by Deirdre Langeland

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