Definitions

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

STRONGEST

beginning cause origin question source

STRONG

commencement start

WEAK

foundation

NOUN

impact, impression

Synonyms

STRONGEST

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

STRONGEST

impotence incapacity incompetence powerlessness weakness

STRONG

disregard failure inefficiency neglect unimportance

WEAK

beginning cause commencement foundation origin source start

VERB

carry out, accomplish

Synonyms

STRONGEST

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

STRONGEST

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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Newcastle may have been feeling the effects of playing with 10 men for so long in a spirited midweek win against Manchester United.

From BBC

A brokered deal with regulators and consumer advocates will allow State Farm General to keep controversial increases in home insurance rates that took effect last year in the wake of the devastating Los Angeles wildfires.

From Los Angeles Times

As preparations advance and plans evolve, each specialist revises their own plans, with knock-on effects for the others.

From The Wall Street Journal

And it wasn’t only the method that was fascinating; it was the effect.

From Salon

The story itself is relatively easy to follow: a heroine travels through different realms in an effort to restore balance, all while audiences are treated to impressive choreography, elaborate costumes and inventive stage effects.

From Salon

effect

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