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

Advanced technologies like microencapsulation and nano-layering allow actives to penetrate effectively without overwhelming the skin’s surface—reducing irritation while improving efficacy. —Corein Carter, Forbes.com, 27 Jan. 2026

The court said the injunction effectively amounted to a universal injunction by extending relief to a sweeping, uncertified class of protesters and observers. —Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 27 Jan. 2026

With the Loyola Immigrant Justice Clinic leading the session, Romero joined dozens of others looking to bear witness effectively and safely. —Laurie Perez, CBS News, 27 Jan. 2026

For iLe, hearing their song at the protest affirmed that each artist had effectively used their music to make a mark on the protests in their own way. —Julyssa Lopez, Rolling Stone, 26 Jan. 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