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Effects

/ɪˈfɛkts/

The result or outcome of a cause.

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📖 Definitions of "Effects"

noun

1
The result or outcome of a cause.
"The effect of the hurricane was a devastated landscape."
2
Impression left on the mind; sensation produced.
3
Execution; performance; realization; operation.
4
An illusion produced by technical means (as in "special effect")
"The effect of flying was most convincing."

verb

1
To make or bring about; to implement.
"The best way to effect change is to work with existing stakeholders."

🔄 Synonyms of "Effects"

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Word	Definition
personal effectsnoun	Items of personal property that one carries on one's person, including identification, jewelry, and clothing.

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Effects"

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Word	Definition
personal effectsnoun	Items of personal property that one carries on one's person, including identification, jewelry, and clothing.
adverseverb	Unfavorable; antagonistic in purpose or effect; hostile; actively opposing one's interests or wishes; contrary to one's welfare; acting against; working in an opposing direction.
affectnoun	(psychology) A subjective feeling experienced in response to a thought or other stimulus; mood, emotion, especially as demonstrated in external physical signs.
affectednoun	Someone affected, as by a disease.
affecting	Producing or causing strong feelings and emotions.
affectsverb	(transitive) To influence or alter.
after-effectsnoun	An effect; especially, one that is experienced only after a delay, or only in the long term.
aftereffectsnoun	Any delayed effect; an effect which is not immediately manifested.
aftermathnoun	That which happens after, that which follows, usually of strongly negative connotation in most contexts, implying a preceding catastrophe.
antiquenoun	In general, anything very old; specifically:
antiques	The Magazine Antiques is a bimonthly arts publication that focuses on architecture, interior design, and fine and decorative arts.
antiquities	objects from antiquity, especially the civilizations of the Mediterranean: the Classical antiquity of Greece and Rome, Ancient Persia (Iran), Ancient Egypt and the other Ancient Near Eastern cultures.
antiquitynoun	Ancient times; faraway history; former ages.
archaeological	Relating to the science or research of archaeology.
archaeologistnoun	Someone who studies or practises archaeology.
archaeologynoun	The study of the past by excavation and analysis of its material remains.
archeologistnoun	(chiefly US) Alternative spelling of archaeologist. [Someone who studies or practises archaeology.]
archeologistsnoun	(chiefly US) Alternative spelling of archaeologist. [Someone who studies or practises archaeology.]
archeologynoun	(US) Uncommon spelling of archaeology. [The study of the past by excavation and analysis of its material remains.]
aroused	Sexually excited; randy, lustful.