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in effect vs effectively

effectively vs in effect

in effect is an adjective but effectively is not an adjective.

in effect and effectively both are adverbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
in effect No Yes No Yes
effectively No No No Yes
As adverbs, in effect and effectively are synonyms defined as:
  • in effect and effectively: in actuality or reality or fact
in effect (adjective) effectively (adjective)
exerting force or influence
in effect (adverb) effectively (adverb)
in actuality or reality or fact in actuality or reality or fact
in an effective manner
Difference between in effect and effectively

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