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In effect Common

In effect has 4 different meanings across 2 categories:

Adjective · Adverb

Definitions
Adjective
1

exerting force or influence

"the law is effective immediately"

"a warranty good for two years"

"the law is already in effect (or in force)"

2

Operating or functioning; in force; in play.

Adverb
1

in actuality or reality or fact

"she is effectively his wife"

"in effect, they had no choice"

2

For all practical purposes; in practice; virtually; essentially; basically.

Example Sentences
"the law is effective immediately" adjective
"a warranty good for two years" adjective
"the law is already in effect (or in force)" adjective
"she is effectively his wife" adverb
"in effect, they had no choice" adverb
See Also
essentially for all practical purposes function effect law of land in force virtually in practice
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Rhyming Words
ect dect fect tect lect hect sect exect elect spect eject object inject adject advect expect resect adlect detect aspect
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