Tikibu: pronunciation dictionary with use examples

Word: effect
IPA transcription: [əf'ɛkt]
Pronunciations of effect
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noun meaning of the word
  • Synonyms: consequence, effect, outcome, result, event, issue, upshot
    Meaning: a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon; "the magnetic effect was greater when the rod was lengthwise"; "his decision had depressing consequences for business"; "he acted very wise after the event"
  • Synonyms: impression, effect
    Meaning: an outward appearance; "he made a good impression"; "I wanted to create an impression of success"; "she retained that bold effect in her reproductions of the original painting"
  • Synonyms: effect
    Meaning: an impression (especially one that is artificial or contrived); "he just did it for effect"
  • Synonyms: effect, essence, burden, core, gist
    Meaning: the central meaning or theme of a speech or literary work
  • Synonyms: effect, force
    Meaning: (of a law) having legal validity; "the law is still in effect"
verb meaning of the word
  • Synonyms: effect, effectuate, set_up
    Meaning: produce; "The scientists set up a shock wave"
  • Synonyms: effect
    Meaning: act so as to bring into existence; "effect a change"
Usage examples
  • What is the effect?
  • This made its effect.
  • But all to no effect.
  • This had a salutary effect.
  • Music to effect man's destiny!
  • This has a demoralizing effect.
  • But the effect was the contrary.
  • What is the effect on the emphasis?
  • What was the effect upon their minds?
  • This word produced a repulsive effect.
0. Word pronunciation is derived from article recording Catholic liturgy, License CC BY-SA 4.0
1. Word pronunciation is derived from article recording Major depressive disorder, License CC BY-SA 4.0
2. Word pronunciation is derived from article recording J. Robert Oppenheimer, License CC BY-SA 4.0
3. Word pronunciation is derived from article recording Glasses, License CC BY-SA 4.0
4. Word pronunciation is derived from article recording Cold War, License CC BY-SA 4.0
5. Word pronunciation is derived from article recording Titan (moon), License CC BY-SA 4.0
6. Word pronunciation is derived from article recording Jaguar, License CC BY-SA 4.0
7. Word pronunciation is derived from article recording Archimedes, License CC BY-SA 4.0
8. Word pronunciation is derived from article recording Frédéric Bastiat, License CC BY-SA 4.0
9. Word pronunciation is derived from article recording Cat, License CC BY-SA 4.0