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- effect :a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
- the magnetic effect was greater when the rod was lengthwise|his decision had depressing consequences for business|he acted very wise after the event
- effect :produce
- The scientists set up a shock wave
- effect :an outward appearance
- 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
- effect :act so as to bring into existence
- effect a change
- effect :an impression (especially one that is artificial or contrived)
- he just did it for effect
- effect :(of a law) having legal validity
- the law is still in effect
- effect :a symptom caused by an illness or a drug
- the effects of sleep loss|the effect of the anesthetic
- effect :the central meaning or theme of a speech or literary work
- effect :a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon