How do you use "effect" in a sentence?

The new law will take effect from January. The medicine had no effect on her symptoms. Smoking has a harmful effect on your health.

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Q: What does "effect" mean?

A result or consequence; an impression produced 'Effect' (noun) is a result or consequence of an action. Don't confuse it with 'affect' (verb meaning to influence). Common phrases include 'in effect' (basically/in practice), 'take effect' (begin to work), and 'special effects' (cinema techniques). As a formal verb, it means to bring about.

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Meaning: A result or consequence; an impression produced

效果，影响；结果

efecto, resultado; impresión

効果、影響；結果

효과, 영향; 결과

'Effect' (noun) is a result or consequence of an action. Don't confuse it with 'affect' (verb meaning to influence). Common phrases include 'in effect' (basically/in practice), 'take effect' (begin to work), and 'special effects' (cinema techniques). As a formal verb, it means to bring about.

「effect」（名词）是行动的结果或后果。不要与「affect」（动词，意为影响）混淆。常见短语包括「in effect」（实际上）、「take effect」（生效）和「special effects」（电影特效）。作为正式动词，意为实现。

«Effect» (sustantivo) es un resultado o consecuencia de una acción. No lo confundas con «affect» (verbo que significa influir). Frases comunes incluyen «in effect» (básicamente/en la práctica), «take effect» (comenzar a funcionar) y «special effects» (técnicas cinematográficas). Como verbo formal, significa producir o lograr.

「effect」（名詞）は行動の結果や帰結です。「affect」（影響を与えるという動詞）と混同しないでください。一般的なフレーズには「in effect」（事実上）、「take effect」（効力を発する）、「special effects」（特殊効果）があります。正式な動詞としては、もたらすことを意味します。

'effect'(명사)는 행동의 결과나 영향을 뜻합니다. 'affect'(영향을 미치다라는 뜻의 동사)와 혼동하지 마세요. 흔히 쓰이는 표현으로 'in effect'(사실상/실제로), 'take effect'(효력을 발휘하다), 'special effects'(영화 특수효과)가 있습니다. 격식체 동사로는 실현시키다라는 뜻입니다.

Examples

The new law will take effect from January.
新法律将于一月生效。
La nueva ley entrará en vigor a partir de enero.
新しい法律は1月から施行されます。
새 법률은 1월부터 시행됩니다.
The medicine had no effect on her symptoms.
这种药对她的症状没有效果。
El medicamento no tuvo ningún efecto en sus síntomas.
その薬は彼女の症状に効果がありませんでした。
그 약은 그녀의 증상에 효과가 없었습니다.
Smoking has a harmful effect on your health.
吸烟对健康有害。
Fumar tiene un efecto perjudicial en tu salud.
喫煙は健康に有害な影響を与えます。
흡연은 건강에 해로운 영향을 미칩니다.

Pronunciation

Usage Guide

Context: general

Tone: neutral

Origin & History

From Latin 'effectus' meaning 'accomplishment, result', from 'efficere' (to accomplish, to bring about), from 'ex-' (out) + 'facere' (to make, to do). Entered English via Old French in the 14th century.

Cultural Context

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal

Story & Trivia

The effect/affect confusion is one of the most common errors in English. Remember: 'affect' is usually a verb (A for Action), while 'effect' is usually a noun (the End result). However, 'effect' can be a verb meaning 'to bring about' (effect change).