in effect
ریشه و کاربرد
ریشه
The phrase 'in effect' originated from Middle English and has its roots in Latin. 'Effect' comes from the Latin word 'effectus', meaning 'accomplishment' or 'result'.
مثال
- The new policy will be in effect starting next month.
- The law, in effect, prohibits smoking in public places.
- The changes made by the management are already in effect.
تعریف انگلیسی
adverb
- exerting force or influence “the law is effective immediately” “a warranty good for two years” “the law is already in effect (or in force)”
- in actuality or reality or fact “she is effectively his wife” “in effect, they had no choice” “Derived from adjective: effective (for: effectively)”
مترادفها
In fact, in truth, really, in reality.