1. • noun - a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
   • noun - an outward appearance
   • noun - an impression (especially one that is artificial or contrived)
   • noun - the central meaning or theme of a speech or literary work
   • noun - (of a law) having legal validity
   • noun - a symptom caused by an illness or a drug
   • verb - produce
   • verb - act so as to bring into existence
2. • Something brought about by a cause or an agent; a result.
   • The power to produce an outcome or achieve a result; influence: The drug had an immediate effect on the pain.
   • A scientific law, hypothesis, or phenomenon: the photovoltaic effect.
   • Advantage; avail: used her words to great effect in influencing the jury.
   • The condition of being in full force or execution: a new regulation that goes into effect tomorrow.
   • Something that produces a specific impression or supports a general design or intention: The lighting effects emphasized the harsh atmosphere of the drama.
   • A particular impression: large windows that gave an effect of spaciousness.
   • Production of a desired impression: spent lavishly on dinner just for effect.
   • The basic or general meaning; import: He said he was greatly worried, or words to that effect.
   • To bring into existence.
   • To produce as a result.
   • These nouns denote something, such as an occurrence, a situation, or a condition, that is brought about by a cause.
3. • v - to bring about

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