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Definition of long-term effect - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
consequenceRare result that continues or becomes clear after a long period of timeRare
- Scientists studied the long-term effect of pollution on local wildlife.
- The long-term effect of this medication is still unknown.
- Deforestation may have a devastating long-term effect on regional climate patterns.
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Expressions with long
for a long duration of time
She waited so long for the bus.
happening soon or in the near future
We will arrive at the station before long.
significant fall or descent
He survived the long drop from the cliff into the water..
no longer present or available
The opportunity to buy the house is long gone.
look sad or disappointed
She had a long face after hearing the news.
journey over a long distance
The truckers prepared for the long haul across the country.
used to express a wish for someone's long life
Long live the king!
actual long journey to undertake
There's a long road ahead to reach the campsite.
extended period of time for outcomes to appear
In the long run, hard work pays off.
dark area produced by body blocking light
The tree cast a long shadow on the ground.
used to greet someone not seen for a while
Long time no see, how have you been?
longer route than the usual one
We took the long way around to avoid traffic.
not soon to happen
The project completion is a long way off.
finally after a long time or delay
At long last, the package arrived.
for a long time or duration
They are in this business for the long haul.
used to describe effects or results over a long time
In the long haul, exercise improves your health greatly.
eventually, when all things are considered over time
In the long run, the truth always comes out..
expression indicating gloom or misery
His long face revealed his true feelings.
leash allowing a dog to roam freely
She walked her dog with a long leash.
introducing a short version of a story or explanation
Long story short, we missed the bus.
event delayed for a long period
Her promotion was a long time coming.
route that is not the shortest or quickest
We took the long way round to enjoy the scenery.
lengthy trip involving climbing a slope
The hikers prepared for a long, uphill journey.
through a long period of time
The project will succeed over the long haul with consistent effort.
Expressions with term
general label covering a range of concepts or items
'Smart device' is a blanket term for various connected gadgets.
extend the duration of a loan
The bank agreed to term out the loan for another five years.
complete a pregnancy until the baby is born
She decided to carry to term despite the challenges.
lasting or extending over a long time
The long-term effects of the medication are still unknown.
over a long period of time
Investing in education pays off in the long term.
for a brief period soon after now
Prices may rise in the short term.
period when a school holds classes
The school term starts in September and ends in December.
long written assignment for a class during a term
I have to finish my term paper by Friday.
lasting for a brief period
They decided on a short-term solution to the problem..
period when a school holds classes
The academic term starts in September and ends in December.
word or phrase frequently used
'Hello' is a common term in greetings..
end of a period for which a position is held
He served as chairman for a full term.
over an extended period of time
In the longer term, the policy will benefit everyone.
within a short time period from now or from a reference point
Profits are unlikely to improve in the near term.
related to a short period ahead
Near-term goals are easier to achieve.
the period a president holds office
The presidential term in the US is four years.
complete the period of time in a position
She will serve her term as president for four years.
informal word or phrase
Cool is a slang term for something fashionable.
after an intermediate period of time, not soon but not far ahead
In the medium term, the company expects profits to grow steadily.
over a future period beyond the near future but not immediately indefinite
In the medium to long term, the policy should reduce unemployment.
occurring towards the end of a period
The project faced late-term challenges.
the period immediately ahead
The company plans to expand in the near term.
general name for a category or class
A 'vehicle' is a generic term for cars, trucks, and bikes.
short school holiday in the middle of a term
Students are excited for the half term next week.
Expressions with effect
intended to produce a reaction
She laughed loudly for effect, hoping to lighten the mood.
situation where one event causes many others
The new policy had a ripple effect on the economy.
situation where something grows quickly from small beginnings
The snowball effect made the problem much bigger.
start working or begin to have the planned effect
The new law will take effect next month.
producing intense excitement and a strongly charged feeling in the room
When she sang, the effect was electric and everyone held their breath.
causes results that grow larger and stronger over time
One missed payment can have a snowball effect on your finances.
behaving in a way to impress others
His speech was just posturing for effect, not genuine concern.
spread of information through informal workplace chats
The water cooler effect helps news travel fast in the office.
spread influence or impact widely
The new policy created a ripple effect throughout the entire organization.
for all practical purposes or in practice
In effect, the new policy changes nothing.
indicates when a change begins
The new rules will go into effect on Monday.
cause something to grow quickly and get bigger over time
The rumor has a snowballing effect on the community.
series of events caused by one initial action
The new law had a knock-on effect on the economy.
producing a successful result
She used her skills to good effect in the project.
with minimal impact or influence
The new policy was implemented, but to little effect.
without any impact or influence
The speech was delivered passionately, but to no effect.
frequent fluctuations in performance or behavior
The team's yo-yo effect made it hard to predict their success.
benefit gained from association with successful person
The candidate won due to the coat-tail effect of the popular president.
benefit gained from association with successful person
She got the job through the coattails effect of her famous mentor.
begin to be applied or enforced
The new regulations will come into effect next year.
series of events resulting from one initial event
Her decision to quit had a domino effect on the team.
cause a series of indirect effects
The new policy will have a knock-on effect on employment.
people judged by one good or bad trait
The horns and halo effect influenced the teacher's opinion.
small actions causing large consequences
The butterfly effect suggests that a butterfly flapping its wings can cause a tornado.
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long-term effect
effect that continues for a long time
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- French:effet à long terme, ...
- German:Langzeitwirkung, ...
- Italian:effetto a lungo termine, ...
- Spanish:efecto a largo plazo, ...
- Portuguese:efeito a longo prazo, ...
- Chinese:长期影响, ...
- Japanese:長期的な影響, ...
- Arabic:أَثَر طَوِيل الأَمَد, ...
- Hebrew:הַשְׁפָּעָה אֲרוּכַת טְוַח, ...
- Russian:долговременный эффект, ...
- Ukrainian:довгостроковий ефект, ...
- Hindi:दीर्घकालिक प्रभाव, ...
- Bengali:দীর্ঘমেয়াদি প্রভাব, ...
- Catalan:efecte a llarg termini, ...
- Czech:dlouhodobý účinek, ...
- Danish:langtidseffekt, ...
- Dutch:langetermijneffect, ...
- Greek:μακροπρόθεσμη επίπτωση, ...
- Hungarian:hosszú távú hatás, ...
- Khmer:ផលប៉ះពាល់រយៈពេលវែង, ...
- Korean:장기적 영향, ...
- Persian:اثر بلندمدت, ...
- Polish:długoterminowy efekt, ...
- Portuguese (BR):efeito de longo prazo, ...
- Romanian:efect pe termen lung, ...
- Swedish:långtidseffekt, ...
- Thai:ผลกระทบระยะยาว, ...
- Turkish:uzun vadeli etki, ...
- Vietnamese:tác động lâu dài, ...
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