effectively

adverb

ef·​fec·​tive·​ly i-ˈfek-tiv-lē How to pronounce effectively (audio)
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Synonyms of effectively
1
: in an effective manner
dealt with the problem effectively
2
: in effect : virtually
by withholding further funds they effectively killed the project

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Punk and Rhodes went back-and-forth in a match where CM Punk targeted Cody Rhodes’ left arm while Rhodes more effectively went after CM Punk’s knee. — Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026 The Chiefs opened their free agency by handing Reid a reason to run the ball more and provided him an avenue toward running it more effectively. — Sam McDowell 31, Kansas City Star, 31 July 2026 The field-level data provides the necessary foundation to support responsible sourcing claims, report effectively on important Scope 3 emissions and feel confident navigating national and international regulations. — Sj Studio, Footwear News, 31 July 2026 Under Saddam Hussein, public Shiite mourning was tightly restricted, and the Arbaeen walk was effectively banned during the years of his rule (1979-2003). — Iqbal Akhtar, The Conversation, 31 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for effectively

Word History

First Known Use

1652, in the meaning defined at sense 2

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The first known use of effectively was in 1652

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“Effectively.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/effectively. Accessed 5 Aug. 2026.

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