Effect

usgb/ɪˈfekt/
noun

The result or outcome of something.

The heatwave had a severe effect on the crops
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Often appears as...

  • cause and effect
  • the effect of
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Context Matters

Use 'effect' to show a change usually after something has happened.

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The government's decision had an immediate effect on the market.
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Not Always Negative

'Effect' doesn’t always mean something bad happened; it can be positive too.

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The new law had a positive effect on community health.
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