effective
gb/ɪfˈɛktɪv/ us/ɪfˈɛktɪv/
B1
ਅੰਗਰੇਜ਼ੀ
~ 1100
ਅਰਥ
0 ਅਰਥ
adjective
B1
property
1
Producing the desired result
Able to produce the result you want.
ਵਰਤੋਂ ਦਾ ਢਾਂਚਾ:
[something] is effective at [doing something]
ਆਮ ਗਲਤੀ:
Learners sometimes confuse 'effective' with 'efficient'. 'Effective' means it works well, while 'efficient' means it works well with little waste.
ਸਮਾਨਾਰਥਕ ਸ਼ਬਦ
successful (Emphasizes achieving a goal, sometimes with broader scope than 'effective'.)
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efficient (Focuses on achieving results with minimal waste of time or resources.)
ਵਿਲੋਮ ਸ਼ਬਦ
ineffective (Direct opposite; fails to produce the intended result.)
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useless (Stronger and more negative; of no practical use.)
ਸ਼ਬਦ-ਜੋੜ
highly effective
|effective method
|effective strategy
|effective communication
|effective treatment
ਵਿਸ਼ੇ
business
|daily life
|problem solving
|core_vocabulary
|work
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- This new medicine is highly effective against the virus.
- The training program was effective in improving staff performance.
- Her speech was effective in changing public opinion.
- Regular exercise is effective at reducing stress.
- The new policy proved effective after just a few weeks.
ਸਿਖਿਆਰਥੀਆਂ ਲਈ ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- The new rules are effective in schools.
- This cream is effective for dry skin.
- Exercise is effective for good health.
- The plan is effective and easy to follow.
adjective
formal
B2
property
2
In operation from a given time
Starting to be used or done from a certain time.
ਵਰਤੋਂ ਦਾ ਢਾਂਚਾ:
effective [date/time]
ਆਮ ਗਲਤੀ:
Learners may confuse this meaning with 'effective' meaning 'good at producing results'; here it refers to the start of official use.
ਸਮਾਨਾਰਥਕ ਸ਼ਬਦ
operative (More technical/legal term for being in force.)
ਵਿਲੋਮ ਸ਼ਬਦ
expired (No longer valid or in effect.)
ਸ਼ਬਦ-ਜੋੜ
effective immediately
|effective date
|effective from
|effective as of
ਵਿਸ਼ੇ
law
|business
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- The new law will be effective from January 1st.
- The changes are effective immediately.
- Her promotion is effective as of next Monday.
- The policy becomes effective upon signature.
ਸਿਖਿਆਰਥੀਆਂ ਲਈ ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- The rule is effective today.
- My new job is effective next week.
- The law is effective from May 1.
adjective
formal
C1
property
3
Existing in fact, not formally recognized
Real or true in fact, even if not official.
ਸਮਾਨਾਰਥਕ ਸ਼ਬਦ
actual (Emphasizes real existence regardless of formal status.)
ਵਿਲੋਮ ਸ਼ਬਦ
nominal (Refers to something existing in name only without real power or effect.)
ਸ਼ਬਦ-ਜੋੜ
effective leader (de facto)
|effective control
|effective power
ਵਿਸ਼ੇ
law
|politics
|core_vocabulary
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- He is the country's effective ruler, though not elected.
- They have effective control over the region.
- She became the effective head of the department after her boss resigned.
ਸਿਖਿਆਰਥੀਆਂ ਲਈ ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- She is the effective boss here.
- He has effective control of the team.
- They are the effective leaders now.
ਵਿਆਕਰਨ
ਸ਼ਬਦਕੋਸ਼ੀ ਰੂਪ
effective
IPA
GB/ɪfˈɛktɪv/
US/ɪfˈɛktɪv/
ਸਿਲੇਬਲ ਅਤੇ ਜ਼ੋਰ
ef - fect - ive (3 ਸਿਲੇਬਲ)
Stress on 2nd syllable (fect)
ਸ਼ਬਦ ਰੂਪ
Adjective
- Base: effective
ਸ਼ਬਦ ਪਰਿਵਾਰ
Core family
Negative and opposite forms
ਅਭਿਵੈਕਤੀਆਂ
effective date
1/ɪfˈɛktɪv dˈeɪt/
fixed phrase
formal
Official start date of something
The day when something starts to be used or done by law or rule.
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- The contract's effective date is July 1st.
- Check the policy's effective date before signing.
effective immediately
1/ɪfˈɛktɪv ɪmˈidiɪtli/
fixed phrase
formal
Starting now without delay
Starting right now, without waiting.
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- Your suspension is effective immediately.
- The price increase is effective immediately.