effect

/ɪˈfekt/
noun

A result or consequence of an action

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Example
"The new policy had a positive effect on morale."
Perfect for

Describing the outcome or result of something

Instead of

"The new policy had a good result on morale"

Say this

"The new policy had a positive effect on morale"

Impact

Conveys cause-and-effect relationships with clarity

Word Pair

This word is commonly confused with affect.

Memory Tip:

"Affect is an Action (verb), Effect is an End result (noun)"

Related Words
resultconsequenceoutcomeimpact

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Category

grammar

Difficulty

medium

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