effect
//ɪˈfekt//
Noun
effectSingular
effectsPlural
1
A change that is a result or consequence of an action or other cause.
The medicine had a positive effect on her health.
2
The power to produce an outcome or achieve a result.
The new policy had little effect on reducing crime.
3
The state of being operative or functional.
The new law comes into effect next month.
4
An impression produced in the mind of a person.
The music created a calming effect on the audience.
5
Personal belongings or possessions.
He collected his personal effects from the hotel room.
Antonym
Verb
1
To bring about or cause something to happen.
The new policy effected significant changes in the company.