effects

American  

[ih-fekts] / ɪˈfɛkts /

plural noun

1. goods; movables; personal property.

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effects British  

/ ɪˈfɛkts /

plural noun

1. Also called: personal effects.  personal property or belongings

2. lighting, sounds, etc, to accompany and enhance a stage, film, or broadcast production

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Related Words

See property.

Etymology

Origin of effects

Plural of effect

Example Sentences

But mining consumes enormous amounts of water, making it subject to the effects of global warming and drought.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

Adverse effects depend on the level of lead in the food, the age of the consumer and the frequency of exposure, according to the FDA.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 2, 2026

For investors, it may be wise to be aware of those secondary effects.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 1, 2026

Britons paid more again in shops this month, with the early effects of the Middle East war somewhat offset by retailer promotions.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

One interesting aspect of Greek modes is that different modes were considered to have very different effects, not only on a person's mood, but even on character and morality.

From "Understanding Basic Music Theory" by Catherine Schmidt-Jones and Russel Jones