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Word: Effect
Speech Type: Noun
late Middle English: from Old French, or from Latin effectus, from efficere ‘accomplish’, from ex- ‘out, thoroughly’ + facere ‘do, make’. effect (sense 3 of the noun), ‘personal belongings’, arose from the obsolete sense ‘something acquired on completion of an action’
ɪˈfɛkt
a change which is a result or consequence of an action or other cause
Short Definition:change resulting from cause
Examples:- the lethal effects of hard drugs
- politicians have some effect on the lives of ordinary people
the lighting, sound, or scenery used in a play, film, or broadcast
Short Definition:lighting, sound, or scenery
Examples:- the production relied too much on spectacular effects
personal belongings
Short Definition:personal belongings
Examples:- the insurance covers personal effects
Word: Effect
Speech Type: Verb
ɪˈfɛkt
cause (something) to happen; bring about
Short Definition:cause something to happen
Examples:- the prime minister effected many policy changes
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