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Something that happens as a result of something else; a consequence.

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  • Genius is the ability to put into effect what is in your mind.
  • She retained that bold effect in her reproductions of the original painting
  • The law is still in effect
  • He just did it for effect
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  • The appearance of an "affect" (feeling or emotion) can have a strong "effect" (result) on your relationships.
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