effects

[ ih-fekts ]

plural noun

1. goods; movables; personal property.

effects

/ ɪˈfɛkts /

plural noun

1. Also calledpersonal effects personal property or belongings
2. lighting, sounds, etc, to accompany and enhance a stage, film, or broadcast production

Word History and Origins

Origin of effects¹

Plural of effect

Synonym Study

See property.

Example Sentences

Combinations of the drugs had stronger protective effects than if they were used alone.

From Science Daily

The exact impact of these tariffs is hard to discern, considering that the full effects can take years to settle in and the inflationary impact of the pandemic makes it difficult to draw straight lines.

From Salon

But it is not the same as illicit GHB - a dangerous and illegal drug misused for its euphoric effects.

From BBC

"In the end you’re going to have to have a proposition with a sum of money that is capable of building it bearing in mind the continuing effects of building price inflation," he said.

From BBC

While much of the analysis focused on the effects of single herbicides, the team also analyzed the combination of glyphosate and fomesafen.

From Science Daily