Definition Synonyms
Definition of in effect - Reverso English Dictionary
Adverb
1.
languagefor all practical purposes or in practice
- In effect, the new policy changes nothing.
2.
legally activeactually in force or operation
- The new law was in effect as of last Monday..
Adjective
1.
activeoperating or functioning currently
- The new policy is in effect now.
2.
legally bindingcurrently applicable or in force
- The new law is in effect as of this morning..
Terms with in effect included in their meaning
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intensity
intense or powerful in effect
harsh conditions
severe or harsh in effect
intensity
more intense or forceful in effect
intensity
most intense or powerful in effect
impact
reduce in intensity or effect
appearance
striking in appearance or effect
comparison
similar in value, meaning, or effect
influence
dominant or widespread in influence or effect
appearance
obvious and distinct in appearance or effect
entertainment
sensational or thrilling in effect
growth
increasing in influence or effect
arranged
planned or prepared in advance for effect
figurative
result in the same outcome or effect
signal
made stronger or more intense in effect
operation
in operation or effect
power
notably powerful and threatening in influence or effect
continuation
continue to exist or have an effect in another time or situation
equal result
result in the same outcome or effect
importance value
have little importance or effect in a situation
music
effect used on guitars in rock music
validity
cease to be valid or in effect
impact
extensive in effect or range
severity
harsh or severe in manner or effect
usage
being in effect or use
Examples of in effect in a sentence
In effect, the decision was already made. The policy is still in effect despite the changes. The rules will be in effect starting next month. The rules are still in effect. The law remains in effect until further notice. The regulations are still in effect.
The policy remains in effect until further notice.
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- French:en réalité, actif, ...
- German:tatsächlich, gültig, ...
- Italian:in pratica, attivo, ...
- Spanish:en efecto, vigente, ...
- Portuguese:na prática, ativo, ...
- Chinese:实际上, 生效的, ...
- Japanese:事実上, 施行中の, ...
- Arabic:عَمَلِيًّا, سارٍ, ...
- Hebrew:לְמַעֲשֶׂה, תָּקֵף, ...
- Russian:фактически, действующий, ...
- Ukrainian:фактично, діючий, ...
- Hindi:व्यवहार में, सक्रिय, ...
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