effects Synonyms
Another word for effects
• noun (Context 1)
Plural form of effect: changes that are results or consequences of an action or other cause.
"Scientists are closely monitoring the long-term consequences of rising ocean temperatures on coral reefs."
• noun (Context 2)
The lighting, sound, or visual illusions created for a film, play, broadcast, or musical recording.
"The science fiction movie won several awards for its groundbreaking visual and sound special effects."
• noun (Context 3)
Personal belongings, movable property, or goods, especially those left behind or carried by an individual.
"The hospital staff carefully packed the patient's personal belongings into a small bag for his family."
• verb (Context 4)
To cause something to happen or bring about a desired result (third-person singular present of effect).
"The new legislation brings about a major overhaul of the country's public healthcare system."
Opposites of effects
The opposite of effects shifts depending on context. Common opposites include: