adj Uncommon

effected

ih-FEHK-tihd

Effected (adj) means Brought about or made to happen; put into effect. Example: “The changes effected by the new policy were felt immediately.”

adj

Brought about or made to happen; put into effect.

"The changes effected by the new policy were felt immediately."

How to use effected

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishDescribes something that has been caused or carried out.

Common mistake

Easy to confuse with "affected." "Effect" (as a verb) means to bring about or cause; "affect" means to influence or change something that already exists.

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accomplished achieved executed implemented realized brought about

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Rhymes for effected

erected elected expected dejected directed affected detected selected infected projected deflected collected

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Frequently asked questions

What does “effected” mean?

The word “effected” means brought about or made to happen; put into effect. In plain terms, describes something that has been caused or carried out.

How do you pronounce “effected”?

“Effected” is pronounced ih-FEHK-tihd (/ɪˈfɛktɪd/ in IPA).

How do you use “effected” in a sentence?

Here is “effected” used in a sentence: “The changes effected by the new policy were felt immediately.”

What part of speech is “effected”?

“Effected” is an adjective.

Is “effected” a common word?

“Effected” is an uncommon word in modern English.

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