
Effect
Context Matters
Use 'effect' to show a change usually after something has happened.

The government's decision had an immediate effect on the market.
Not Always Negative
'Effect' doesn’t always mean something bad happened; it can be positive too.

The new law had a positive effect on community health.
Compare with
ConsequenceImpactImpressionInfluenceOutcomeRamificationReactionResult
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