English · Word Candidate

effect

/ɪˈfɛkt/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: effects · effecting · effected

Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

The result or outcome of a cause.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

kết quả của một nguyên nhân

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Noun

The effect of the hurricane was a devastated landscape.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

Impression left on the mind; sensation produced.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

tác động lên tâm trí; cảm giác tạo ra

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Noun

patchwork […] introduced for oratorical effect

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To make or bring about; to implement.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

làm cho xảy ra; thực hiện

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Verb

The best way to effect change is to work with existing stakeholders.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

What does “effect” mean?

The result or outcome of a cause.

Is “effect” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.