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 →

2) Special sounds, lights or pictures in films, plays and games («special effects»). tree →

3) (formal) A person's belongings. tree →

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 →
• The storm's effects could be seen all over town. tree →
• This medicine may have side effects, like feeling sleepy. tree →
• The film had amazing special effects. tree →
• We tested the effects of salt on ice. tree →
• Too much screen time can have bad effects on sleep. tree →
• We added sound effects to our class play. tree →
• Cause and effect: the rain fell, so the river rose. tree →
• It is not natural that the same ointment should have two such exactly opposite effects." tree →

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.
• Talking about a scary film with a parent makes the fear smaller, and films are made up with special effects.
• After a frightening film, talking with a parent and doing something calm before bed helps; films are made up with special effects.
• Adverts show toys at their best, sometimes with effects; «pictures are for illustration» means the real toy may do less.
• Counting between a lightning flash and the thunder shows a storm moving away; most spiders are harmless; films use special effects.

Trees and pragmatics

Every meaning and example of «effects» parsed by Mova, each sentence with its dependency tree and frames.