effect
Translation
effect, result, impact, influence
Examples
The medicine had an immediate effect.
The medicine had an immediate effect.
The new law comes into effect next month.
The new law comes into effect next month.
His personal effects were sent to his family.
His personal effects were sent to his family.
Grammar Patterns
an effect ((on sth./sb.)) an impact on (sth./sb.) The medicine had an effect on me.
to come into effect to become operational The new law comes into effect next month.
to take effect to start to produce results The changes will take effect immediately.
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Etymology
From Latin 'effectus' (an accomplishing), from 'efficere' (to work out, accomplish), from 'ex-' (out) + 'facere' (to do, make).
Memory Tips
'Effect' is usually a noun (the result), while 'affect' is usually a verb (to influence). Remember: The Effect is the End result.