effect

/ɪˈfɛkt/

nounverbef · fect

The EFFECT is the END—both start with E: cause → effect (the end result).

Yes, it's effect. Remember: effect starts with “ef-” (like “efficient”), and ends with “-ect,” not “-ecth” or “-et.”

Definitions

  1. nounA change that happens because of something else; a result.
  2. nounThe power to produce a result or influence something.
  3. nounA special impression or appearance created in art, writing, film, or music.
  4. verbTo cause something to happen; to bring about.

Examples

  • “The new rule had an immediate effect on how quietly the class worked.”
  • “The medicine can take effect in about twenty minutes.”
  • “The director used lighting effects to make the scene feel mysterious.”

Synonyms

resultoutcomeimpactinfluenceconsequence

Antonyms

cause

Translations

ES efectoPT efeitoFR effet

Common misspellings

efecteffektaffectefffectefecttefectheffecteef-fect

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