ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Effective

Definition & Meaning

Part of speech adjective

Quick meaning: Effective is an adjective meaning successful in producing the intended result.

Meaning

successful in producing the intended result.

Synonyms for effective

Depending on context, synonyms include successful, efficient, productive, powerful.

Antonyms for effective

Common opposites include ineffective, unsuccessful.

Better Words for Effective

Professional

successful

Business

high-impact

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