effectively

adverb

ef·​fec·​tive·​ly i-ˈfek-tiv-lē 

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1

: in an effective manner

dealt with the problem effectively

2

: in effect : virtually

by withholding further funds they effectively killed the project

Examples of effectively in a Sentence

Try to communicate your ideas more effectively.

Recent Examples on the Web

Wiggins struggled to play as effectively both because of health and inconsistent play. — Mark Medina, Forbes.com, 26 July 2026

The contrast between her district and the city overall offered Raman an angle to present herself as more effectively handling the homelessness crisis than Bass. — Noah Goldberg, Los Angeles Times, 25 July 2026

Many nights Safe Sign had effectively run out of money, needing funding again by morning. — Alexander Kardos-Nyheim, Fortune, 25 July 2026

For the last decade, Trump has effectively held the press hostage. — Aidan McLaughlin, Vanity Fair, 25 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1652, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Rhymes for effectively

• ineffectively
• retrospectively
• affectively
• collectively
• defectively
• objectively
• prospectively
• protectively
• reflectively
• respectively
• selectively
• subjectively