effectively

adverb

ef·​fec·​tive·​ly i-ˈfek-tiv-lē How to pronounce effectively (audio)
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1
: in an effective manner
dealt with the problem effectively
2
: in effect : virtually
by withholding further funds they effectively killed the project

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No statutory appeal of right for an unsuccessful movant, although court opinions seem to effectively permit such appeals. Jay Adkisson, Forbes.com, 27 Mar. 2025 This triumph effectively ended major combat operations and paved the way for American independence. Will Minter, Hartford Courant, 26 Mar. 2025 Should the Milwaukee medical team rule Lillard out for the Bucks' postseason, that will effectively end the team's title aspirations. Paul Du Quenoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Mar. 2025 Chard Puree Some vegetable purees, such as chard puree, can effectively replace a portion or all of the eggs used in recipes with good results. Merve Ceylan, Health, 26 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for effectively

Word History

First Known Use

1652, in the meaning defined at sense 2

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The first known use of effectively was in 1652

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“Effectively.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/effectively. Accessed 4 Apr. 2025.

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