effect

Definition

Examples

The price increase had a clear effect on monthly sales figures.

Word Family

Synonyms

• impactthe striking of one body against another
• resulta phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

Collocations

• Easy side effect of medication
  to side effect of medication, meaning to take sides for or against; ; m siding against the current candidate"
• Medium cause and effect analysis
  to cause and effect analysis, meaning to give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally
• Hard policy takes effect immediately upon signature
  describing policy takes effect immediately upon signature (a plan of action adopted by an individual or social group)
• Very Hard profound multiplier effect on regional commerce
  describing profound multiplier effect on regional commerce (showing intellectual penetration or emotional depth)