effective
gb/ɪfˈɛktɪv/ us/ɪfˈɛktɪv/
B1
Ingles
~ 1100
Mga kahulugan
0 kahulugan
adjective
B1
property
1
Producing the desired result
Able to produce the result you want.
Padron ng paggamit:
[something] is effective at [doing something]
Karaniwang pagkakamali:
Learners sometimes confuse 'effective' with 'efficient'. 'Effective' means it works well, while 'efficient' means it works well with little waste.
Mga kasingkahulugan
successful (Emphasizes achieving a goal, sometimes with broader scope than 'effective'.)
|
efficient (Focuses on achieving results with minimal waste of time or resources.)
Mga kasalungat
ineffective (Direct opposite; fails to produce the intended result.)
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useless (Stronger and more negative; of no practical use.)
Mga kolokasyon
highly effective
|effective method
|effective strategy
|effective communication
|effective treatment
Mga tema
business
|daily life
|problem solving
|core_vocabulary
|work
Mga Halimbawa
- 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.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
- 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.
Padron ng paggamit:
effective [date/time]
Karaniwang pagkakamali:
Learners may confuse this meaning with 'effective' meaning 'good at producing results'; here it refers to the start of official use.
Mga kasingkahulugan
operative (More technical/legal term for being in force.)
Mga kasalungat
expired (No longer valid or in effect.)
Mga kolokasyon
effective immediately
|effective date
|effective from
|effective as of
Mga tema
law
|business
Mga Halimbawa
- 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.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
- 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.
Mga kasingkahulugan
actual (Emphasizes real existence regardless of formal status.)
Mga kasalungat
nominal (Refers to something existing in name only without real power or effect.)
Mga kolokasyon
effective leader (de facto)
|effective control
|effective power
Mga tema
law
|politics
|core_vocabulary
Mga Halimbawa
- 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.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
- She is the effective boss here.
- He has effective control of the team.
- They are the effective leaders now.
Gramatika
Anyo sa diksyunaryo
effective
IPA
GB/ɪfˈɛktɪv/
US/ɪfˈɛktɪv/
Mga pantig at diin
ef - fect - ive (3 pantig)
Stress on 2nd syllable (fect)
Mga anyo ng salita
Adjective
- Base: effective
Mga kaugnay na salita
Core family
Negative and opposite forms
Mga ekspresyon
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.
Mga Halimbawa
- 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.
Mga Halimbawa
- Your suspension is effective immediately.
- The price increase is effective immediately.