Definition of In effect

1. Adverb. In actuality or reality or fact. "In effect, they had no choice"

Exact synonyms: Effectively
Partainyms: Effective

2. Adjective. Exerting force or influence. "The law is already in effect (or in force)"
Exact synonyms: Effective, Good, In Force
Similar to: Operative

Definition of In effect

1. Adjective. Operating or functioning; in force; in play. ¹

2. Adverb. For all practical purposes; in practice; virtually; essentially; basically. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Lexicographical Neighbors of In Effect

in depth(p)
in dern
in detail
in dictione
in dies
in disagreement(p)
in dishabille
in dispute(p)
in disrepair(p)
in droves
in due course
in due season
in due time
in earnest
in earnest(p)
in effect (current term)
in effect(p)
in effigy
in esse
in essence
in everyone's thoughts
in evidence
in exchange
in existence
in extenso
in extremis
in face of
in fact
in fashion
in favor of

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