Effect vs. Damage
Difference Between Effect and Damage
Effectnoun
The result or outcome of a cause. See usage notes below.
The effect of the hurricane was a devastated landscape.Damagenoun
Injury or harm; the condition or measure of something not being intact.
The storm did a lot of damage to the area.Effectnoun
Impression left on the mind; sensation produced.
Damagenoun
(slang) Cost or expense.
"What's the damage?" he asked the waiter.Effectnoun
Execution; performance; realization; operation.
Damageverb
(transitive) To impair the soundness, goodness, or value of; to harm or cause destruction.
Be careful not to damage any of the fragile items while unpacking them.Cold temperatures, heavy rain, falling rocks, strong winds and glacier movement can damage the equipment. File:Cold temperatures, heavy rain, falling rocks, strong winds and glacier movement can damage the equipment.oggEffectnoun
(uncountable) The state of being binding and enforceable, as in a rule, policy, or law.
The new law will come into effect on the first day of next year.Damageverb
To undergo damage.
Effectnoun
(filmology) An illusion produced by technical means (as in "special effect")
The effect of flying was most convincing.Damagenoun
the occurrence of a change for the worse
Effectnoun
(sound engineering) An alteration, or device for producing an alteration, in sound after it has been produced by an instrument.
I use an echo effect here to make the sound more mysterious.I just bought a couple of great effects.Damagenoun
loss of military equipment
Effectnoun
A scientific phenomenon, usually named after its discoverer.
Doppler effectDamagenoun
the act of damaging something or someone
Effectnoun
(usually plural) Belongings, usually as personal effects.
Damagenoun
the amount of money needed to purchase something;
the price of gasolinehe got his new car on excellent termshow much is the damage?Effectnoun
Consequence intended; purpose; meaning; general intent; with to.
Damagenoun
a legal injury is any damage resulting from a violation of a legal right
Effectnoun
(obsolete) Reality; actual meaning; fact, as distinguished from mere appearance.
Damageverb
inflict damage upon;
The snow damaged the roofShe damaged the car when she hit the treeEffectnoun
(obsolete) Manifestation; expression; sign.
Effectverb
To make or bring about; to implement.
The best way to effect change is to work with existing stakeholders.Effectverb
misspelling of affect
Effectnoun
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon;
the magnetic effect was greater when the rod was lengthwisehis decision had depressing consequences for businesshe acted very wise after the eventEffectnoun
an outward appearance;
he made a good impressionI wanted to create an impression of successshe retained that bold effect in her reproductions of the original paintingEffectnoun
(of a law) having legal validity;
the law is still in effectEffectnoun
a symptom caused by an illness or a drug;
the effects of sleep lossthe effect of the anestheticEffectnoun
an impression (especially one that is artificial or contrived);
he just did it for effectEffectnoun
the central meaning or theme of a speech or literary work
Effectverb
produce;
The scientists set up a shockwaveEffectverb
act so as to bring into existence;
effect a change
