effectively

adverb

ef·​fec·​tive·​ly i-ˈfek-tiv-lē 

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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

Examples of effectively in a Sentence

Try to communicate your ideas more effectively.

Recent Examples on the Web

Diaz pitched more effectively in the second half, posting a 3.00 ERA with 10 saves in 27 innings. —Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 19 Feb. 2025

Jump Out was initially scheduled to be released on Valentine’s Day, but fans online were able to leak the project several weeks ahead of time, effectively forcing OsamaSon’s hand to drop the album earlier. —Jeff Ihaza, Rolling Stone, 18 Feb. 2025

Success goes to those who can build allies across departments, pitch their ideas effectively, and navigate complex organizational dynamics. —Melody Wilding, Forbes, 18 Feb. 2025

The global menopause market is expected to reach more than $28 billion by 2028, while brands and retailers aren’t effectively reaching consumers, according to the Institute of Practitioners of Advertising. —Charlie Carballo, WWD, 18 Feb. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1652, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Rhymes for effectively

• ineffectively
• retrospectively
• affectively
• collectively
• defectively
• objectively
• prospectively
• protectively
• reflectively
• respectively
• selectively
• subjectively