stiff vs effective

effective vs stiff

stiff is a noun but effective is not a noun.

stiff and effective both are adjectives.

stiff is an adverb but effective is not an adverb.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
stiff	Yes	Yes	No	Yes
effective	No	Yes	No	No

stiff (noun)	effective (noun)
the dead body of a human being
an ordinary man

stiff (adjective)	effective (adjective)
having a strong physiological or chemical effect	producing or capable of producing an intended result or having a striking effect
rigidly formal	existing in fact; not theoretical; real
not moving or operating freely	able to accomplish a purpose; functioning effectively
very drunk	works well as a means or remedy
marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable	ready for service
strong, vigorous	exerting force or influence
incapable of or resistant to bending

stiff (adverb)	effective (adverb)
in a stiff manner
to a great degree

Difference between stiff and effective

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