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

Can this group effectively sacrifice for the greater good — or a championship? —Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 21 Apr. 2026

The Manchester studio will be heated to about 100 degrees for these classes with the goal of allowing members muscles to effectively warm muscles, increase circulation and have a deeper sweat during workouts. —Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 20 Apr. 2026

Sue Chrysanthou, MacInnes’ barrister, told the court that Ghost suffered cold urticaria after the swim, a condition that effectively renders people allergic to cold water. —Jake Kanter, Deadline, 20 Apr. 2026

People of color won’t go there these days because ICE has effectively suspended habeas corpus for anyone who even looks like they may be undocumented. —Nick Morton, HollywoodReporter, 20 Apr. 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