Meaning
Effective means producing a desired result or outcome.
💡 Don't confuse "effective" with "efficient"; effective means it works well, while efficient means it works well with minimal waste.
Example Sentences
Word in Context
Maya
studies
in
the
small
kitchen
every
evening
.
She
closes
the
door
and
sets
a
timer
for
thirty
minutes
to
focus
on
her
homework
.
This
method
is
effective
because
she
avoids
distractions
and
can
finish
more
tasks
.
After
the
timer
ends
,
she
takes
a
short
break
and
checks
her
notes
.
She
feels
calm
and
ready
to
continue
with
new
work
.
Common Phrases
effective solution
effective communication
effective method
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