n.
1.a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
2.an outward appearance
3.(of a law) having legal validity
4.a symptom caused by an illness or a drug
5.an impression (especially one that is artificial or contrived)
6.the central meaning or theme of a speech or literary work effect v.
1.produce
2.act so as to bring into existence
Idiom of the Day
shoot out (something)
to stick or throw something outward
The man shot out his foot from under the table and made his friend fall down.