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effect

Pronunciation: [/ɪˈfɛkt/]

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effect: meanings and example sentences

Learn how to use effect in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “result”

(noun) a change that happens because of something else. It's what happens when you do something that makes something else happen.

Example

The medication had a positive effect on his health.

Example

The new regulations had a negative effect on small businesses.

Example

What effect did the new law have on the environment?

Context: “influence”

(noun) the power to make something happen or change. It can be a person's impact on others or how things can be different because of something.

Example

Her speech had a big effect on the audience.

Example

The lack of funding had a detrimental effect on the project.

Example

What effect does music have on your mood?

Context: “to cause”

(verb) to make something happen or bring about a result. It's when something causes a change or influences something else.

Example

The new policy will effect positive changes in the company.

Example

The decision could effect serious consequences for the team.

Example

How will the changes effect the overall productivity?

How to pronounce effect

Pronunciation: [/ɪˈfɛkt/]

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