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effect

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/ɪˈfɛkt/ · ef-fect

A change that is a result or consequence of an action or other cause.

Meanings

nounformal

A change that is a result or consequence of an action or other cause.

وہ تبدیلی جو کسی عمل یا دوسرے سبب کے نتیجے میں ہوتی ہے۔

اثر

asar

Synonyms

resultoutcomeconsequenceنتیجہعکسپیامد

Antonyms

causesourceoriginسببماخذجڑ

Common Collocations

  • significant effect
  • direct effect
  • side effect

Example Sentences

The new law had a positive effect on the community.

نئی قانون کا برادری پر مثبت اثر ہوا۔

Nayi qanoon ka baradri par musbat asar hua.

The effectiveness of the medicine depends on its side effects.

دوا کی مؤثریت اس کے مضر اثرات پر منحصر ہے۔

Dawa ki moasirat is ke muzir asraat par munhasir hai.

The teacher's guidance had a lasting effect on her students.

اساتذہ کی رہنمائی کا اپنے طلباء پر دیرپا اثر ہوا۔

Asatiza ki rehnumai ka apne talba par derpa asar hua.

Easily Confused With

affect:Affect is a verb meaning to have an influence on something, while effect is a noun referring to the change that has occurred.

Word Family

effective
adjectiveمؤثر
effectively
adverbموثر طریقے سے

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'effect' as the 'end result' or outcome of an event.

Imagine a domino effect where one action leads to many others.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

کچھ تو اثر ہے جو تیرے وصل کا ہے مجھ پر چاہنے والے کو آنکھوں سے چھپانے کا اثر نہیں

Kuch to asar hai jo tere wasl ka hai mujh par Chahne wale ko aankhon se chhupane ka asar nahi

There is some effect of your union upon me The lover cannot hide his feelings from his eyes.

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

جس کا کیے کا اثر ہوتا ہے

Jis ka kiye ka asar hota hai

What one does has an effect.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "effectus" — accomplishment

First known use: 14th century

The word 'effect' has its origins in the Latin 'effectus', which stems from 'efficere', meaning 'to accomplish'. Over time, it evolved to denote the outcome of an action.