Definition of "effect"

Kid-friendly meaning of effect, with part of speech, syllables, and example sentences for grades K-2, 3-5, and 6-8.

What does "effect" mean?

effect (noun) — what happens because something else happened.

Part of speechNoun Syllables2 (ef·fect)

Example sentences using "effect"

Grade K–2
Rain has the effect of mud.
Grade 3–5
Practice has a big effect on how well you play at your next game.
Grade 6–8
The full effect of one kind word may not show up until years after you originally said it.

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