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in effectin reality; actually; in practical terms

Part of speech: ADVERB

Definition: in reality; actually; in practical terms

Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪn ɪˈfekt/

Korean meaning: 사실상, 실제로는

Korean pronunciation: 인 이**펙**트

Example Sentences

  • My boss is, in effect, asking me to work for free on weekends.
  • The new traffic law is in effect starting next Monday.
  • His apology was, in effect, just another excuse.

in effect

ADVERB

//ɪn ɪˈfekt//

in reality; actually; in practical terms

in effect concept
💡 Concept

He's actually the real boss

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in effect rhyme
🎵 Rhyme

In effect, we must protect against every defect!

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ɪn ɪˈfekt/
🇬🇧 UK/ɪn ɪˈfekt/

🌳Etymology

Prefixin-
Rooteffect

Origin

From Middle English and Old French 'in' (in, within) combined with 'effect' from Latin 'effectus' (accomplishment, result), derived from 'efficere' (to bring about, accomplish).

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🎵Rhyme

defectperfectprotect
defect
perfect
protect

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📝Examples

😄 Fun example

My boss is, in effect, asking me to work for free on weekends.

The new traffic law is in effect starting next Monday.

His apology was, in effect, just another excuse.

😄 Fun example

The diet plan is, in effect, telling you to eat nothing but lettuce.

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📚Related Words

Synonyms

actuallypracticallyessentiallyvirtuallyreally

Antonyms

theoreticallysupposedlyallegedly

Related

effectiveaffectimpactconsequence