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
of age
to be old enough to be allowed to do something (vote or drink etc.)
When my cousin came of age we had a big party to celebrate.