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
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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 notesIn 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.
Easily confused with
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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.
