Synonyms

effectively

American

[ih-fek-tiv-lee, ee-fek‐] / ɪˈfɛk tɪv li, iˈfɛk‐ /

adverb

in a way that accomplishes a purpose or produces the intended or expected results.

These scissors are no longer sharp and do not cut effectively.
You may not like all your coworkers, but you still have to learn to work effectively with them.
in actuality; in practice.

Allowing the legislature to take existing money for schools and use it for other purposes effectively means there will be no new money for education.
in a way that produces a vivid impression; strikingly.

The visually rich photographs are effectively displayed against the stark white gallery walls.

Other Word Forms

preeffectively adverb
quasi-effectively adverb
subeffectively adverb
supereffectively adverb
uneffectively adverb

Etymology

Origin of effectively

effective ( def. ) + -ly

Example Sentences

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At the same time, the dense gas in the LMC exerted strong pressure on the SMC's gas, effectively stripping away its rotation.

From Science Daily

Their identity has, effectively, been stamped on them at a young age and they also have to make a full commitment to the academy programme.

From BBC

And with the Strait of Hormuz still effectively closed, the spread could get wider.

From Barron's

It effectively serves to open lines of communication between MLB and the CFTC, similar to relationships sports leagues currently have with state gambling regulators.

From The Wall Street Journal

By staying in motion, the parasite may be able to manage this process more effectively.

From Science Daily

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