English to English noun
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a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon |  | Example: the magnetic effect was greater when the rod was lengthwise his decision had depressing consequences for business he acted very wise after the event
source: wordnet30
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an outward appearance |  | Example: he made a good impression I wanted to create an impression of success she retained that bold effect in her reproductions of the original painting
source: wordnet30
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an impression (especially one that is artificial or contrived) |  | Example: he just did it for effect
source: wordnet30
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the central meaning or theme of a speech or literary work |  | source: wordnet30
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(of a law) having legal validity |  | Example: the law is still in effect
source: wordnet30
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a symptom caused by an illness or a drug |  | Example: the effects of sleep loss the effect of the anesthetic
source: wordnet30
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Execution; performance; realization; operation; as, the law goes into effect in May. |  | source: webster1913 verb
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produce |  | Example: The scientists set up a shock wave
source: wordnet30
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act so as to bring into existence |  | Example: effect a change
source: wordnet30
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To produce, as a cause or agent; to cause to be. |  | source: webster1913
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