Simple meaning
What does Effect mean?
Effect means the result of a cause.
Dictionary definition
A change or result caused by something else.
Example sentences
Effect in a sentence
easy
One effect of practice is better accuracy.
medium
The medicine had a calming effect.
hard
Authors show cause and effect to explain event chains.
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Effect word family
Base word
effect
adjective
effective
Producing the wanted effect.
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Practice 1
What does effect mean?
Effect is what happens because something else caused it.
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