effectively

/ɪˈfɛktɪvli/

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Sense 1

Meaning · English

In an efficient or effective manner; with powerful effect.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Một cách hiệu quả hoặc có hiệu lực; với tác động mạnh

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Adverb

Examples

The nightclubs generally provide liquor (at a price), pretty girls who are clad diaphanously but extremely effectively, a tiny space in which to dance [...] and food[.]

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).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

Essentially, in effect, for all practical purposes.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Về cơ bản, trên thực tế, với tất cả các mục đích thực tế

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Adverb

Examples

On paper, the answer seems to be yes, but, effectively, the answer is no.

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).

Common questions

What does “effectively” mean?

In an efficient or effective manner; with powerful effect.

Is “effectively” formal or informal?

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