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Synonyms & Similar Words
outcome
result
consequence
impact
influence
impression
upshot
fallout
aftershock
reverberation
sequel
aftermath
byproduct
spinoff
offshoot
ramification
repercussion
reaction
response
feedback
consequence
corollary
concomitant
attendant
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subsidiary
side effect
byeffect
sequelae
end result
net result
final result
end product
net effect
overall effect
ultimate effect
eventual effect
Meaning of Effect
The primary meaning of the word "Effect" is a result or outcome of a particular action or set of circumstances.
Definitions
- A result or outcome of a particular action or set of circumstances
- * A change that occurs as a result of a particular action or set of circumstances
- * A quality or feeling that something or someone produces, especially one that is intended or desired
Etymology of Effect
The word "Effect" has its roots in the Latin word "effectus," which is the past participle of "efficere," meaning "to accomplish" or "to bring about"
The word has been used in the English language since the 15th century to describe the outcome or result of a particular action or set of circumstances
Example Uses
- The new policy had a significant effect on the company's profits
- * The cold weather had a negative effect on the crops
- * The teacher's words had a lasting effect on the student's self-esteem
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
cause
reason
origin
source
basis
foundation
root
precursor
predecessor
antecedent
beginning
start
inception
commencement
initiation
introduction
precursor
harbinger
herald
forerunner
prelude
prologue
preface
foreword
preamble
non-effect
ineffect
ineffectiveness
futility
uselessness
pointlessness
inconsequence
irrelevance