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Meaning of the word effects in English

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effects

Noun

1.

a change which is a result or consequence of an action or other cause.

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the lethal effects of hard drugs
Synonym:
result consequence upshot outcome outturn sequel reaction repercussions reverberations ramifications end result conclusion termination culmination denouement corollary concomitant aftermath footprint product byproduct sequelae payoff issue success
Antonym:
cause
2.

the lighting, sound, or scenery used in a play, movie, or broadcast.

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the production relied too much on spectacular effects

Verb

cause (something) to happen; bring about.

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nature always effected a cure
Synonym:
achieve accomplish carry out realize attain manage bring off carry off carry through execute conduct fix engineer perform do perpetrate discharge fulfill complete finish consummate conclude cause bring about initiate create produce make give rise to provoke call forth occasion generate originate engender precipitate actuate wreak kindle effectuate
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Related Word:
effective effect effectively effectiveness in effect to no effect to that effect