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Definitions

in effect

ADVERB
in actuality
Synonyms
WEAK
basically effectively essentially really virtually

Example Sentences

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It is in effect one great sculpture gallery, half a mile long, the finest space of the building.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

Thames Water is, in effect, controlled by a majority of its lenders who are owed nearly £18bn.

From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026

Deductions for seniors, tips, overtime and car-loan interest on American-assembled cars are in effect until 2028.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 15, 2026

Gusty winds are expected in the Coachella Valley region Friday, where an air quality alert is in effect until 3 a.m.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026

Technically, my six-month ban for swimming in the fountain was still in effect.

From "Ungifted" by Gordon Korman