effective, adj.
freq. cnt. 56
freq. cnt. 56
producing or capable of producing an intended result or having a striking effect
<adj.all> freq. cnt.: 29 freq. cnt.: 29
effective effectual efficacious
sample sentences
"an air-cooled motor was more effective than a witch's broomstick for rapid long-distance transportation"-LewisMumford"effective teaching methods"
"effective steps toward peace"
"made an effective entrance"
"his complaint proved to be effectual in bringing action"
"an efficacious law"
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attribute
similar to
able to accomplish a purpose; functioning effectively
<adj.all> freq. cnt.: 17 freq. cnt.: 14 freq. cnt.: 3
effective efficient
sample sentences
"people who will do nothing unless they get something out of it for themselves are often highly effective persons..."-G.B.Shaw"effective personnel"
"an efficient secretary"
"the efficient cause of the revolution"
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similar to
works well as a means or remedy
<adj.all> freq. cnt.: 8 freq. cnt.: 8
effective
sample sentences
"an effective reprimand""a lotion that is effective in cases of prickly heat"
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exerting force or influence
<adj.all> (p) (p) freq. cnt.: 9 freq. cnt.: 4 freq. cnt.: 4 freq. cnt.: 1
effective good in effect in force
sample sentences
"the law is effective immediately""a warranty good for two years"
"the law is already in effect (or in force)"
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existing in fact; not theoretical; real
<adj.all> freq. cnt.: 1 freq. cnt.: 1
effective
sample sentences
"a decline in the effective demand""confused increased equipment and expenditure with the quantity of effective work done"
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ready for service
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effective
sample sentences
"the fort was held by about 100 effective soldiers"
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domain of synset (topic)