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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

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

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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

STRONG

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

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But side effects like nausea may be worse, and Novo’s pill must be taken on an empty stomach.

From Barron's

Similar effects were observed in laboratory experiments using human stem cells.

From Science Daily

Although only about 25 of Slate’s 500 employees work out of the Long Beach studio, it has a disproportionate effect on the company’s product.

From Los Angeles Times

Evacuation warnings will take effect at 11 a.m.

From Los Angeles Times

A new California housing bill, which took effect July 1, has changed the way homeowners associations are allowed to discipline homeowners.

From Los Angeles Times

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