effect

/ɪfˈɛkt/

/ˈifɛkt/, /əˈfɛkt/, /ɪˈfɛkt/

Effect

a change in a person or thing caused by another person or thing

an outward appearance

synonyms : impression

an impression (especially one that is artificial or contrived)

the central meaning or theme of a speech or literary work

synonyms : burden

(of a law) having legal validity

synonyms : force

a symptom caused by an illness or a drug

to effect

MAIN VERB

to cause something to happen; to carry out

synonyms : effectuate

act so as to bring into existence

Examples

1. The increase had a ripple effect through the whole financial market.

2. The drought had terrible effects on the local farming community.

3. The color green has a restful effect.

4. Stress can have negative effects on your health.