Pronunciation: /ɪˈfɛkts/
noun a change that is a result or consequence of an action or other cause
A1 The medicine has side effects.
A2 She experienced the negative effects of the new medication.
B1 The environmental effects of pollution are becoming more apparent.
B2 The economic effects of the pandemic are still being felt.
C1 The long-term effects of climate change are a major concern for scientists.
C2 The film used special effects to create a realistic alien world.
verb not applicable
A1 Drinking too much coffee can have negative effects on your health.
A2 The medication may have side effects such as dizziness or nausea.
B1 The new law is expected to positively effect the economy.
B2 The changes in policy have significantly effected the company's profits.
C1 The global pandemic has deeply effected the way we live and work.
C2 The artist's work has profoundly effected the art world and inspired many others.
adjective not applicable
A1 The medicine had some side effects.
A2 The doctor explained the potential effects of the treatment.
B1 The team studied the long-term effects of climate change on the ecosystem.
B2 The researchers conducted a study on the cognitive effects of sleep deprivation.
C1 The film used special effects to create realistic explosions.
C2 The artist's work explored the psychological effects of trauma.
adverb not applicable
A1 The medicine had side effects that made me feel sick.
A2 The loud music had a positive effect on my mood.
B1 The new policy had unintended effects on the company's profits.
B2 The scientific study examined the long-term effects of climate change.
C1 The artist used lighting effects to create a dramatic atmosphere in the performance.
C2 The economic effects of the pandemic are still being felt around the world.
pronoun not applicable
A1 The medicine has side effects.
A2 The new law will have positive effects on the economy.
B1 The environmental effects of pollution are concerning.
B2 The long-term effects of the treatment need to be studied further.
C1 The government is conducting a study on the effects of climate change.
C2 The artist's work explores the psychological effects of trauma.
preposition not applicable
A1 The loud music had a negative effect on my ears.
A2 Eating too much candy can have harmful effects on your teeth.
B1 The new medication had unexpected side effects on the patient.
B2 The economic crisis had far-reaching effects on the global market.
C1 The government implemented policies to mitigate the adverse effects of climate change.
C2 The scientist conducted a study to analyze the long-term effects of the new drug.
conjunction not applicable
A1 I drank too much coffee and felt the effects later.
A2 The medicine had side effects that made me feel nauseous.
B1 The economic downturn had far-reaching effects on businesses across the country.
B2 The new government policy had unintended effects on the environment.
C1 The scientist studied the long-term effects of climate change on marine ecosystems.
C2 The artist used light and shadow to create dramatic effects in her paintings.
interjection not applicable
A1 Wow, the special effects in that movie were amazing!
A2 Oh no, I didn't realize the side effects of that medication.
B1 Yikes, the effects of climate change are becoming more apparent.
B2 Gosh, the sound effects in this video game are so realistic.
C1 Interestingly, the butterfly effect is a concept in chaos theory.
C2 Surprisingly, the ripple effects of the economic crisis were felt worldwide.
article not applicable
A1 The medicine may have side effects.
A2 The movie special effects were impressive.
B1 The environmental effects of pollution are concerning.
B2 The economic effects of the pandemic are still being felt.
C1 The long-term effects of climate change are becoming more apparent.
C2 The psychological effects of trauma can be profound.
formal The study aims to investigate the long-term effects of the new medication.
informal Have you noticed any side effects after taking the new medication?
slang Dude, those energy drinks have some crazy effects on me!
figurative The effects of her words lingered long after she had left the room.
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