effect noun
1-) change or result
ADJECTIVES
decisive, dramatic, far-reaching, important, marked, powerful, profound, significant, substantial, strong
・The sudden news had a dramatic effect on her emotions.
marginal, minimal, modest, negligible, little • chief, main, major, principal • full
・Despite their efforts, their actions had little effect on changing the outcome.
・He realized the full effects of his actions when he saw the consequences.
apparent, appreciable, detectable, discernible, measurable, noticeable, visible
・The apparent effect of the diet was weight loss and increased energy.
likely, possible, potential, predictable, probable • subtle • disproportionate • residual
・The possible effect of the new policy is an increase in economic growth.
adverse, catastrophic, crippling, damaging, debilitating, deleterious, destructive, detrimental, devastating, disastrous, harmful, ill, negative, serious, traumatic, undesirable, unfortunate, unintended
・The medication had adverse effects on her digestive system.
・The ill effects of pollution on the environment are evident in the declining air and water quality.
beneficial, positive, salutary • desired • magical, remarkable
・Regular exercise has numerous beneficial effects on overall health.
・The desired effect of the training program was enhanced employee productivity.
immediate • direct, indirect • short-term • lasting, long-term, permanent
・The immediate effect of the coffee was a surge of energy.
・Taking immediate action can prevent the long-term effects of a potential disaster.
domino, knock-on, ripple, spin-off, side effect
・Investing in education has knock-on effects by empowering individuals.
・The domino effects of deforestation include habitat loss and climate change.
practical • aggregate, combined, cumulative, net, overall, snowball
・The cumulative effects of stress can lead to burnout and various health problems.
qualitative, quantitative • cohesive • divisive • deterrent, disincentive
・The deterrent effect of the security cameras prevented burglaries.
calming, hypnotic, soothing, soporific, depressant, sedative, stimulant, warming
・The sound of ocean waves has a deeply calming effect, soothing the mind and body.
curative, restorative, therapeutic
・The therapeutic effect of laughter can improve mood and reduce stress.
placebo • inflationary • corrosive • greenhouse
・Increased carbon dioxide emissions intensify the greenhouse effect.
VERBS
bring about, exert, have, produce, cause, result in • take
・The storm had a damaging effect on the landscape.
feel, experience, suffer (from), cope with, deal with, reel from
・She could feel the positive effects of regular exercise.
・He suffered from the adverse effects of the medication.
recover from • observe • show
・The medicine took time to show its full effects.
assess, consider, evaluate, estimate, examine, investigate, determine, look at, observe, measure, quantify, study
・The team is investigating the effects of social media usage on teenagers.
ameliorate, cushion, lessen, minimize, mitigate, reduce, soften
・Wearing sunscreen can minimize the effects of sunburn.
cancel out • compensate for, counter, counteract, mitigate, offset
・Planting trees can help mitigate the effects of air pollution.
compound, enhance, increase, magnify, maximize • aim at
・Taking higher doses of medication can increase the effects on symptom relief but may also amplify potential side effects.
be worried about, fear • underestimate • ignore • avoid
・Do not underestimate the effect of positive reinforcement in motivating others.
spread • arise from, last, occur, result from
・The effects which arise from a balanced diet include overall wellness.
disappear, wear off
・The effects of the medication wear off after a few hours.
PREPOSITIONS
in
・The new policy, in effect, prohibits smoking in all public areas.
to this/that
・The manager sent an email to that effect, confirming the change in the work schedule.
on/upon
・The new technology had a transformative effect on the company's productivity.
with
・She spoke with the intended effect of convincing the audience.
PHRASES
cause and effect
・It is difficult to relate cause and effect in this case.
・The cause and effect of smoking are well-documented.
to little/no effect
・They tried refinancing to lower the cost, to little effect.
・The efforts to resolve the issue proved to be to little effect.
2-) use of an official rule or plan
ADJECTIVES
immediate
・The new safety protocol will be brought into immediate effect.
VERBS
come into
・The updated policy came into effect immediately after it was approved.
bring into, put into
・The revised contract terms will be put into effect upon mutual agreement.
PREPOSITIONS
in
・The travel restrictions are still in effect due to the ongoing pandemic.
with
・The decision to close the facility was made with immediate effect.
3-) impression
ADJECTIVES
dramatic, startling, striking, stunning
・The panoramic view from the mountaintop had a striking effect.
・I experimented with lighting angles to capture a dramatic effect.
maximum, optimum • desired • overall
・The catchy slogan and engaging visuals successfully achieved the desired effect.
VERBS
give, have • achieve, create
・The vibrant artwork on display had a stunning effect.
・She adjusted the camera settings to achieve the desired effect.
・The soft lighting gives the effect of a cozy and intimate atmosphere.
enhance, heighten • mar, spoil
・The addition of background music in the movie heightened the effect of emotion.
PREPOSITIONS
for
・He added a touch of humor to his presentation for maximum effect.
to
・The vibrant colors of the sunset illuminated the sky to startling effect.
4-) techniques used to make something
ADJECTIVES
special • cinematic • audio, sound • optical, visual • lighting • elaborate • digital
・the stunning visual effects in the movie