a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon; the magnetic effect was greater when the rod was lengthwise; his decision had depressing consequences for business; he acted very wise after the event

[ Syn: consequence , outcome , result , event , issue , upshot ]

an outward appearance; he made a good impression; I wanted to create an impression of success; she retained that bold effect in her reproductions of the original painting

[ Syn: impression ]

an impression (especially one that is artificial or contrived); he just did it for effect'

the central meaning or theme of a speech or literary work

[ Syn: essence , burden , core , gist ]

(of a law) having legal validity; the law is still in effect

[ Syn: force ]

a symptom caused by an illness or a drug; the effects of sleep loss; the effect of the anesthetic'

produce; The scientists set up a shock wave

[ Syn: effectuate , set up ]

act so as to bring into existence; effect a change'