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English to English noun
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a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon |  | Example: the magnetic effect was greater when the rod was lengthwise
his decision had depressing consequences for business
he acted very wise after the event
source: wordnet30
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an outward appearance | | Example: 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
source: wordnet30
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an impression (especially one that is artificial or contrived) | | Example: he just did it for effect
source: wordnet30
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the central meaning or theme of a speech or literary work | | source: wordnet30
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(of a law) having legal validity | | Example: the law is still in effect
source: wordnet30
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a symptom caused by an illness or a drug | | Example: the effects of sleep loss
the effect of the anesthetic
source: wordnet30
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Execution; performance; realization; operation; as, the law goes into effect in May. | | source: webster1913
verb
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produce | | Example: The scientists set up a shock wave
source: wordnet30
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act so as to bring into existence | | Example: effect a change
source: wordnet30
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To produce, as a cause or agent; to cause to be. | | source: webster1913
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