effects

Definition of Effects in English :

Noun

property of a personal character that is portable but not used in business

Example Sentences:
'she left some of her personal effects in the house'
'I watched over their effects until they returned'

personal effects

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.

Effects

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plural noun

1. Also called: personal effects

personal property or belongings

2.

lighting, sounds, etc, to accompany and enhance a stage, film, or broadcast production

Effects

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tr.v. ef·fect·ed, ef·fect·ing, ef·fects

To bring about; make happen; cause or accomplish: effect a cure for a disease; effect a change in policy. See Usage Note at affect¹.

n.

1. Something brought about by a cause or agent; a result.

2. The power to produce an outcome or achieve a result: The government's action had little effect on the trade imbalance.

3. Advantage; avail: used her words to great effect in influencing the jury.

4. The condition of being in full force or execution; operativeness: a new regulation that goes into effect tomorrow.

5.

a. Something that produces a specific impression or supports a general design or intention: The lighting effects emphasized the harsh atmosphere of the drama.

b. A particular impression: large windows that gave an effect of spaciousness.

c. Production of a desired impression: spent lavishly on dinner just for effect.

6. The basic or general meaning; import: He said he was greatly worried, or words to that effect.

7. effects Movable belongings; goods.

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