[Elamur Dictionary](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/) · [this page in HTML](https://dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/effect/) [dictionaries](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/) / [English](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/) / [E](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/e/) / effect # effect noun (an effect, effects); verb (effect, effects, effected, effecting — formal: to make happen) «effect» in the English dictionary: everyday and in Jewish tradition — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova. ## Everyday 1. An effect is a change or result caused by something. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/E/effect/#m1) 2. Effects (special effects) are tricks of sound, light or pictures in films and shows. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/E/effect/#m2) 3. «In effect» means «really, in practice». [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/E/effect/#m3) 4. Formally, to effect a change means to make it happen. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/E/effect/#m4) 5. The phrase «to this effect» means with this meaning or content, such as a notice saying something like the following. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/E/effect/#m5) ### In the lessons In science lessons we study cause and effect: what happens (effect) because of something (cause), like the effect of heat on ice. In reading, cause-and-effect questions ask why things happen. In everyday life medicine has effects and side effects. Phrases: «have an effect on», «cause and effect», «side effect», «special effects», «sound effects», «take effect», «in effect», «greenhouse effect». ### Examples - What is the effect of heat on chocolate? [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/E/effect/#x1) - Too much sugar has a bad effect on your teeth. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/E/effect/#x2) - The film had amazing special effects. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/E/effect/#x3) - The medicine took effect after an hour. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/E/effect/#x4) - Cause: it rained. Effect: the match was cancelled. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/E/effect/#x5) - The greenhouse effect warms the Earth. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/E/effect/#x6) - We added sound effects to our play. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/E/effect/#x7) - His kind words had a big effect on her. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/E/effect/#x8) - A royal proclamation was issued to this effect. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/E/effect/#x9) ### Note Countable. Big trap: «effect» is usually a noun (the result); «affect» is usually a verb (to change something): «The weather affects my mood; it has an effect on my mood.» Memory trick: Affect = Action (verb), Effect = End result (noun). A «side effect» is an extra, often unwanted effect. ## In Jewish tradition Interpretation: Here "effect" means a result that follows from a cause. The Sefer Yetzirah describes creation as a chain of results coming from one first cause, God. In the primary lessons: In science lessons we study cause and effect: what happens (effect) because of something (cause), like the effect of heat on ice. In reading, cause-and-effect questions ask why things happen. In everyday life medicine has effects and side effects. Phrases: «have an effect on», «cause and effect», «side effect», «special effects», «sound effects», «take effect», «in effect», «greenhouse effect». ### Examples - and its reduction to writing, form a unity which produce a creative effect. 1 (Sefer Yetzirah, Kalisch 1877) [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/E/effect/#x1) - 23) The ancient philosophers maintained that if God is the first cause, and He is necessarily, He, the immediate effect of Him, as an absolute unity, (Sefer Yetzirah, Kalisch 1877) [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/E/effect/#x2) - It is unclear if the author or editor of this section is employing Hebrew terms in a novel way, is unfamiliar with human physiology, or is using animal organs to some symbolic effect, or some combination thereof. (Sefer Yetzirah, Sefaria community translation) [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/E/effect/#x3) - This would mine adversaries effect from the LORD, and they that speak evil against my soul. (Writings PSA.109.20, JPS 1917) [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/E/effect/#x4) - And the work of righteousness shall be peace; and the effect of righteousness quietness and confidence for ever. (Prophets ISA.32.17, JPS 1917) [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/E/effect/#x5) - The LORD bringeth the counsel of the nations to nought; He maketh the thoughts of the peoples to be of no effect. (Writings PSA.33.10, JPS 1917) [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/E/effect/#x6) ### Note Countable. Big trap: «effect» is usually a noun (the result); «affect» is usually a verb (to change something): «The weather affects my mood; it has an effect on my mood.» Memory trick: Affect = Action (verb), Effect = End result (noun). A «side effect» is an extra, often unwanted effect. ## On Mova - [Trees and pragmatics of «effect» in the school dictionary](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/E/effect/): every meaning and example parsed by Mova, with its dependency tree and frames. - [«effect» in the school dictionary](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/effect.html) on Mova free. - [Trees and pragmatics of «effect» in the Judaism dictionary](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/E/effect/): every meaning and example parsed by Mova, with its dependency tree and frames. - [«effect» in the Judaism dictionary](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/judaism/w/effect.html) on Mova free.