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effect vs essence

essence vs effect

effect and essence both are nouns.

effect is a verb but essence is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
effect Yes No Yes No
essence Yes No No No
As nouns, effect and essence are synonyms defined as:
  • effect and essence: the central meaning or theme of a speech or literary work
Other synonyms of effect include burden, core, gist.
effect (noun) essence (noun)
an outward appearance a toiletry that emits and diffuses a fragrant odor
(of a law) having legal validity the choicest or most essential or most vital part of some idea or experience
an impression (especially one that is artificial or contrived) the central meaning or theme of a speech or literary work
the central meaning or theme of a speech or literary work any substance possessing to a high degree the predominant properties of a plant or drug or other natural product from which it is extracted
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
a symptom caused by an illness or a drug
effect (verb) essence (verb)
produce
act so as to bring into existence
Difference between effect and essence

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