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How to Use "Effect" with Example Sentences
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effect
(n):
the result of something happening; the sound in film or theater to a make something look real
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Used with adjectives:
"
The
main
effect
of studying more is better grades.
"
(main, major, likely, possible)
"
After school tutors had a
strong
effect
on test scores.
"
(strong, powerful, important)
"
Punishing the students had
minimal
effect
on their behavior.
"
(minimal, no visible, no measureable)
"
Smoking has a
harmful
effect
on your health.
"
(harmful, negative, serious, damaging, adverse)
"
His argument had
the opposite
effect
on them.
"
(the opposite, the desired, an unintended, an immediate)
"
This plan will have a
lasting
effect
on the community.
"
(lasting, long-term, permanent, positive)
"
The music had a
calming
effect
on the babies.
"
(calming)
"
This chemical has a
toxic
effect
on the environment.
"
(toxic, poisonous, harmful)
"
The
overall
effect
of the scene was sad.
"
(overall)
"
The filming location created a
dramatic
effect
.
"
(dramatic, powerful)
"
The movie didn't have the
desired
effect
on the audience.
"
(desired, intended)
"
She turned off the lights for
maximum
effect
.
"
(maximum)
"
The
special
effects
in this movie were excellent.
"
(special, sound, lighting, visual)
Used with verbs:
"
This medicine
has
a calming
effect
.
"
(has, produces)
"
The aspirin
took
effect
quickly.
"
(took)
"
My teacher
explained
the
effects
of not studying.
"
(explained, described, illustrated)
"
You may
feel
strong
effects
from this medicine.
"
(feel, experience, suffer from)
"
She slowly
recovered from
the
effects
of the accident.
"
(recovered from)
"
The scientist
studied
the
effects
of a bad diet.
"
(studied, tested, analyzed, examined, observed)
"
There is no way to
avoid
the negative side
effects
of this medicine.
"
(avoid, prevent)
"
The
effects
of the disaster
occurred
quickly.
"
(occurred, spread, disappeared, wore off)
"
The
effect
of this medicine
differs
greatly.
"
(differs, varies)
"
The
effects
of this illness may
last
a long time.
"
(last, continue)
"
Laughter
spoiled
the intended
effect
.
"
(spoiled, ruined)
Used with prepositions:
"
The rain had a positive
effect
on
the harvest.
"
(on)
"
She paused
for
dramatic
effect
.
"
(for)
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effect
(v):
to make something happen
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Used with nouns:
"
The students
effected
change
in the school's policy.
"
(change, reform)
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