Effect
Definition
Example
"The new law had a strong effect on peopleâs daily lives."
"The medicineâs effect was quick, helping her recover faster than expected."
"The new rules had a positive effect on teamwork, helping employees cooperate better."
Explanation
An effect is the result or outcome of an action, event, or decision. For example, if you eat too much sugar, the effect might be gaining weight. A medicine might have the effect of reducing pain. âEffectâ can also mean influence, like the effect of a teacher on students. It is about what happens after something else occurs. People often study the cause (why something happens) and the effect (what happens as a result). As a verb (less common and very formal), âto effectâ means to bring something into action or cause a change.