Synonyms of effect
10 similar words · 9 opposite words
Another word for effect is cause. Other synonyms of effect are consequence, source, genesis, reason and basis. The opposite of effect is cause.
Synonyms and similar words for effect
nounThe result or outcome of a cause.
- consequenceAn effect; something that follows a cause as a result.
- basis
- causeThe source of, or reason for, an event or action; that which produces or effects a result.
- genesisThe origin, start, or point at which something comes into being.
- germ figuratively
- origin
- principle
- reason
- root figuratively
- sourceThe name of one terminal of a field effect transistor (FET).
Opposite of effect
nounThe result or outcome of a cause.
- basis
- causeThe source of, or reason for, an event or action; that which produces or effects a result.
- genesisThe origin, start, or point at which something comes into being.
- germ figuratively
- origin
- principle
- reason
- root figuratively
- sourceThe name of one terminal of a field effect transistor (FET).
Meaning of effect
- noun The result or outcome of a cause.
- noun Impression left on the mind; sensation produced.
- noun Execution; performance; realization; operation.
effect in other languages
Questions about synonyms of effect
- What is another word for effect?
- Effect has 10 synonyms on Word.ws, such as cause, consequence, source, genesis, reason, basis and origin.
- What is the opposite of effect?
- The opposite of effect is cause. Other antonyms of effect are source, genesis, reason, basis and origin.
- What does effect mean?
- Effect means the result or outcome of a cause.
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