Engelsk

effect

gb/ɪfˈɛkt/ us/ɪfˈɛkt/
B1 Engelsk
~ 300
Betydninger
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Substantiv B1 entity
1

result or outcome of something

Something that happens because of something else.

Bruksmønster: the effect of [something] on [something]
Vanlig feil:
Learners often confuse 'effect' (noun) with 'affect' (verb). 'Effect' is the result, while 'affect' means to influence.
Synonymer
result (Focuses on the end point without necessarily implying causation as strongly.) | outcome (Often used for planned events or processes; more formal in tone.)
Antonymer
cause (Refers to what makes something happen, the opposite direction of effect.)
Ordkombinasjoner
cause and effect |have an effect |side effect |take effect |in effect
Temaer
cause and effect |science |daily life |core_vocabulary
Eksempler
  • The new law had a positive effect on public safety.
  • Her speech had a big effect on the audience.
  • Climate change is having a serious effect on agriculture.
  • The medicine's side effects were mild.
  • The policy changes will take effect next month.
Eksempler for deg som lærer
  • The rain had a bad effect on the picnic.
  • The movie had a strong effect on me.
  • The new rules have a good effect on students.
Substantiv technical B1 entity
2

visual or audio enhancement in media

An image or sound made using special methods in movies, TV, or music.

Synonymer
feature (General term for an element of a production; less specific to artificial enhancement.)
Ordkombinasjoner
special effects |sound effects |visual effects
Temaer
entertainment |technology |arts_entertainment
Eksempler
  • The movie's special effects were amazing.
  • They added sound effects to make the scene more realistic.
  • The visual effects won several awards.
Eksempler for deg som lærer
  • The film has great special effects.
  • I like the sound effects in this game.
  • The visual effects look real.
Substantiv formal B2 state
3

state of being in operation or valid

When a law or rule is working and people must follow it.

Bruksmønster: in effect
Synonymer
operation (Focuses on the functioning aspect rather than legal validity.)
Antonymer
expiration (Refers to the ending of validity or force.)
Ordkombinasjoner
come into effect |be in effect |take effect
Temaer
law |government
Eksempler
  • The new regulations are now in effect.
  • This policy will come into effect next year.
  • The old rules are no longer in effect.
Eksempler for deg som lærer
  • The rule is now in effect.
  • The new law will take effect tomorrow.
  • The contract is in effect until 2025.
Substantiv B1 entity
4

impact on thoughts or emotions

A change in how someone feels or thinks because of something.

Synonymer
impact (Can be stronger and more forceful in connotation.)
Ordkombinasjoner
emotional effect |psychological effect
Temaer
emotions |psychology |core_vocabulary
Eksempler
  • Her words had a calming effect on me.
  • The music had a powerful emotional effect.
  • Traveling alone had a big effect on his confidence.
Eksempler for deg som lærer
  • The song has a happy effect on me.
  • His kind words have a good effect on her.
  • The movie had a sad effect on the viewers.
Grammatikk
Oppslagsform
effect
IPA
GB/ɪfˈɛkt/
US/ɪfˈɛkt/
Stavelser og trykk
ef - fect (2 stavelser)
Stress on 2nd syllable (fect)
Bøyingsformer
Noun
  • Base: effect
  • Plural: effect, effects
Ordfamilie
Forms
effects noun
Core family
effective adjective B1 effectively adverb B1
Related words
effectiveness noun B1
Negative and opposite forms
ineffective adjective B2 ineffectively adverb ineffectiveness noun
Uttrykk

bring into effect

1
/bɹˈɪŋ ˈɪntu ɪfˈɛkt/
fixed phrase formal

cause something to begin operating officially

To make a plan, law, or rule start working officially.

Eksempler
  • The government will bring the new policy into effect next year.
  • These changes were brought into effect without warning.

in effect

1
/ˈɪn ɪfˈɛkt/
fixed phrase

currently valid or operating

Working and having to be followed now (for laws, rules, etc.).

Eksempler
  • That rule is still in effect today.
  • In effect, nothing has changed.

put into effect

1
/pˈʊt ˈɪntu ɪfˈɛkt/
fixed phrase

make something start operating officially

To start making a plan, rule, or law work and be used.

Eksempler
  • The new safety measures will be put into effect immediately.
  • The company put the changes into effect last week.

side effect

1
/sˈaɪd ɪfˈɛkt/
fixed phrase

unwanted secondary result of something

An extra result of something, especially one that is not wanted.

Eksempler
  • Drowsiness is a common side effect of this drug.
  • One side effect of the new policy was higher costs.

take effect

1
/tˈeɪk ɪfˈɛkt/
fixed phrase

begin to be in force or operative

To start working or being used (for laws, rules, medicine, etc.).

Eksempler
  • The new tax rates will take effect next month.
  • The medicine should take effect within an hour.

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