Effect

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Context MattersPlay
Use 'effect' to show a change usually after something has happened. SlideThe government's decision had an immediate effect on the market.
LampPro Tip 2/2
Not Always NegativePlay
'Effect' doesn’t always mean something bad happened; it can be positive too. SlideThe new law had a positive effect on community health.