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

The New York Knicks, led by star point guard Jalen Brunson, look to extend their lead to 3-0 against the San Antonio Spurs on Monday night and effectively put the championship series to bed (In the history of the NBA Finals, no team has ever surmounted a 3-0 comeback). —Jack Dunn, Variety, 9 June 2026

In the luteal phase, rising body temperature can delay sleep onset because the body needs a core temperature drop to fall asleep effectively. —Allison Palmer, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 June 2026

With the Strait of Hormuz remaining effectively closed, global oil supplies continue to tighten, and any further deterioration in the situation could send prices sharply higher. —Miami Herald Staff Report, Miami Herald, 8 June 2026

These rulings have effectively created a tier of professional college athletes, who can be paid to play and can move from school to school in order to earn more money from their NIL. —Dr. J. Lee Peters, Hartford Courant, 8 June 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