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

Consequently, allowing road vehicles to utilize red diesel without penalty would effectively function as a temporary tax reduction for diesel consumers. — CNBC, 7 Oct. 2026

Sources said that World is effectively spearheading ITV Studios’ efforts to land the contract. — Max Goldbart, Deadline, 7 Oct. 2026

According to MoDOT, the full closure will allow construction to be completed quicker, safer and more cost-effectively than keeping lanes open. — Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 6 Oct. 2026

The duo crossed the radar again Saturday when Mora, now the Colorado State head coach, effectively fired Summers, his defensive coordinator, during a blowout loss to Oregon State. — Adam Van Brimmer, AJC.com, 6 Oct. 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