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# effects

«effects» in Mova's school dictionary: **Changes or results that happen because of something** — its meaning for a pupil, its sense in the lessons and examples, with 5 sentences of Mova's corpora that use it.

### part of speech

noun, plural of «effect» (an effect, effects)

### meaning for a pupil

1) Changes or results that happen because of something. [tree →](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/E/effects/#m1)

2) Special sounds, lights or pictures in films, plays and games («special effects»). [tree →](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/E/effects/#m2)

3) (formal) A person's belongings. [tree →](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/E/effects/#m3)

### sense in the lessons

In science, children look at cause and effect: heat has effects on ice, exercise has effects on the heart rate, pollution has effects on animals. In health lessons, medicines can have side effects. In stories, the effects of a choice drive the plot. Phrases: «cause and effect», «side effects», «special effects», «have an effect on», «sound effects».

### examples

- What are the effects of exercise on your heart? [tree →](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/E/effects/#x1)
- The storm's effects could be seen all over town. [tree →](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/E/effects/#x2)
- This medicine may have side effects, like feeling sleepy. [tree →](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/E/effects/#x3)
- The film had amazing special effects. [tree →](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/E/effects/#x4)
- We tested the effects of salt on ice. [tree →](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/E/effects/#x5)
- Too much screen time can have bad effects on sleep. [tree →](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/E/effects/#x6)
- We added sound effects to our class play. [tree →](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/E/effects/#x7)
- Cause and effect: the rain fell, so the river rose. [tree →](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/E/effects/#x8)
- It is not natural that the same ointment should have two such exactly opposite effects." [tree →](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/E/effects/#x9)

### note

Big trap: «effect» is usually a noun (a result), «affect» is usually a verb (to change something). «The sun affects plants. The effects of the sun are clear.» Effects are results; causes come before them.

### In the corpora

- [Behind-the-scenes videos show how effects are made, and that can help children feel less scared of film monsters.](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/school/arts/25-special-effects-and-stunts/16/)
- [Talking about a scary film with a parent makes the fear smaller, and films are made up with special effects.](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/school/everyday/90-facing-fears/6/)
- [After a frightening film, talking with a parent and doing something calm before bed helps; films are made up with special effects.](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/school/everyday/212-anger-and-fears/10/)
- [Adverts show toys at their best, sometimes with effects; «pictures are for illustration» means the real toy may do less.](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/school/everyday/280-illusions-and-adverts/21/)
- [Counting between a lightning flash and the thunder shows a storm moving away; most spiders are harmless; films use special effects.](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/school/everyday/291-handling-anger-and-fear/5/)

### Trees and pragmatics

[Every meaning and example of «effects» parsed by Mova](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/E/effects/), each sentence with its dependency tree and frames.