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effect vs effective

effective vs effect

effect is a noun but effective is not a noun.

effect is not an adjective while effective is an adjective.

effect is a verb but effective is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
effect Yes No Yes No
effective No Yes No No
effect (noun) effective (noun)
an outward appearance
(of a law) having legal validity
an impression (especially one that is artificial or contrived)
the central meaning or theme of a speech or literary work
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
a symptom caused by an illness or a drug
effect (adjective) effective (adjective)
producing or capable of producing an intended result or having a striking effect
existing in fact; not theoretical; real
able to accomplish a purpose; functioning effectively
works well as a means or remedy
ready for service
exerting force or influence
effect (verb) effective (verb)
produce
act so as to bring into existence
Difference between effect and effective

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