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OXFORD Collocations | dictionary for students of English
effect noun
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change that is caused by sth
ADJ.decisive, dramatic, far-reaching, important, marked, powerful,
profound, significant, strong | marginal, minimal, modest, negligible |
chief, main, major, principal | full The full effects of the new tax have not
yet been felt. | apparent, appreciable, detectable, discernible,
measurable, noticeable, visible | likely, possible, potential, predictable,
probable | subtle | disproportionate | residual | adverse, catastrophic,
crippling, damaging, debilitating, deleterious, destructive, detrimental,
devastating, disastrous, harmful, ill, negative, serious, traumatic,
undesirable, unfortunate the crippling effect of sanctions on the economy He
didn't seem to have suffered any ill effects from his fall. | beneficial, positive,
salutary | the desired We had problems with mosquitoes, but this spray had
the desired effect. | magical, remarkable Giving up smoking had a magical
effect on his stamina. | immediate | direct, indirect | short-term |
lasting, long-term, permanent | domino, knock-on, ripple, spin-off Any
delay in delivery of materials will have a knock-on effect throughout the
production process. (see also side effect) | practical | aggregate,
combined, cumulative, net, overall | qualitative, quantitative |
cohesive | divisive | deterrent, disincentive The deterrent effect of the
death penalty has long been questioned. Heavy taxation has a disincentive effect.
| calming, hypnotic, soothing, soporific | curative, restorative,
therapeutic | placebo | inflationary | corrosive | greenhouse policies to
reduce emissions of gases which cause the greenhouse effect
VERB + EFFECTbring about, exert, have, produce The drug exerts a powerful
effect on the brain. | take The medicine started to take effect after a few
minutes. | feel, experience, suffer (from) Women feel the effects of alcohol
more quickly than men. | recover from | observe | show | assess,
determine, estimate, examine, measure, study | ameliorate, cushion,
lessen, minimize, mitigate, reduce, soften to minimize the effects of
economic change | cancel out | counter, counteract, offset | compound,
magnify, maximize | avoid | aim at That is precisely the effect I was aiming
at. | be worried about, fear | underestimate | ignore
EFFECT + VERB spread | last | wear off How soon will the effects of the drug
wear off?
PREP.in ~ The border closure meant, in effect, that no trade took place between
the countries. | to this/that ~ They told us to go away, or words to that effect.
| with … ~ The plague struck London again with devastating effect. | ~
on/upon The dry weather had an adverse effect on the potato crops.
PHRASES cause and effect key historical concepts such as cause and effect | to
little/no effect The air-conditioning came on, to little effect.
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use of an official rule/plan, etc.
ADJ. immediate
come into The new regulations come into effect next month. |
VERB + EFFECT
bring sth into, put sth into The recommendations will soon be put into effect.
PREP. in ~ Some laws from the eighteenth century are still in effect. | with ~
The bank has cut interest rates with immediate effect.
3
impression that a speaker/book/film, etc. gives
dramatic, startling, striking, stunning | maximum, optimum | the
ADJ.
desired I found that by adding white I could achieve the desired effect. |
overall The overall effect of the painting is overwhelming.
give (sth), have The stage lighting gives the effect of a moonlit
VERB + EFFECT
scene. | achieve, create | enhance, heighten The dramatic effect was
heightened by her black dress and dead white face. | mar, spoil
for … ~ ‘You know why I'm here?’ Doug paused for maximum effect. | to
PREP.
… ~ She uses animal sounds to startling effect in her music.
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techniques used when making sth
special | cinematic | audio, sound | optical, visual | lighting |
ADJ.
elaborate | digital
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