adv

effectively

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adv

In a way that produces the intended result; successfully.

"She communicated her point effectively despite the language barrier."

For all practical purposes; essentially.

"The deal effectively ended the two companies' rivalry."

How to Use Effectively

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishEither "in a way that works well" or "in practical terms, basically."

Common mistake

Don't confuse with "efficiently" — effectively is about achieving the right outcome, not about doing so with minimal waste.

Easily confused with

efficiently →

more effectively comparative, most effectively superlative

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She communicated her point _____ despite the language barrier.

Formed from effective plus the adverb suffix "-ly."

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