effectively

adverb

ef·​fec·​tive·​ly i-ˈfek-tiv-lē How to pronounce effectively (audio)
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Synonyms of effectively
1
: in an effective manner
dealt with the problem effectively
2
: in effect : virtually
by withholding further funds they effectively killed the project

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Still, Preece effectively brought back the old format for one night, needing a big performance and for van Gisbergen to struggle to have a chance. — Jeff Gluck, New York Times, 30 Aug. 2026 That includes ploughing billions into building out ports in ports on both the western side of Saudi Arabia and the Gulf of Oman, effectively bypassing the strait entirely. — Katie Silver, Fortune, 29 Aug. 2026 Yet when good employees leave, many companies effectively remove them from the future talent pool. — Sheila Callaham, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026 The Chiefs need their rookies to not only play immediately but play effectively. — Sam McDowell 29, Kansas City Star, 29 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for effectively

Word History

First Known Use

1652, in the meaning defined at sense 2

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The first known use of effectively was in 1652

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