noun

effect

Translation

effect, result, impact, consequence

The new medicine had a positive effect.

The special effects in the movie were amazing.

The special effects in the film were amazing.

The law goes into effect next month.

have an effect on ((sth./sb.)) to influence (sth./sb.) The weather had an effect on his mood.

come/go into effect to become operative The new rules come into effect tomorrow.

Synonyms: result, consequence, impact. Commonly confused with 'affect' (verb).

From Latin 'effectus', from 'efficere' meaning 'to accomplish', which is from 'ex-' (out) + 'facere' (to do, make).

Remember the acronym RAVEN: Remember, Affect is a Verb, Effect is a Noun. The *effect* is the *end* result.