Synonyms

effectively

American

[ih-fek-tiv-lee, ee-fek‐] / ɪˈfɛk tɪv li, iˈfɛk‐ /

adverb

in a way that accomplishes a purpose or produces the intended or expected results.

These scissors are no longer sharp and do not cut effectively.
You may not like all your coworkers, but you still have to learn to work effectively with them.
in actuality; in practice.

Allowing the legislature to take existing money for schools and use it for other purposes effectively means there will be no new money for education.
in a way that produces a vivid impression; strikingly.

The visually rich photographs are effectively displayed against the stark white gallery walls.

Other Word Forms

preeffectively adverb
quasi-effectively adverb
subeffectively adverb
supereffectively adverb
uneffectively adverb

Etymology

Origin of effectively

effective ( def. ) + -ly

Example Sentences

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Even limited threats to shipping in the Strait of Hormuz can lift prices by raising tanker insurance costs and slowing deliveries, effectively tightening supply without removing production.

From Barron's

Federal prosecutors soon indicted the women on charges of conspiracy and disclosing the personal information of a federal agent, which is effectively a federal anti-doxing statute.

From Los Angeles Times

Unpersuaded, Warner in October announced a strategic review, effectively setting up an auction.

From The Wall Street Journal

His second, hit off the vastly experienced Santner, effectively sealed the deal.

From BBC

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