effectively
pronunciation
How to pronounce effectively in British English:
UK [ɪˈfektɪvli]
How to pronounce effectively in American English:
US [ɪˈfektɪvli]
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- Adverb:
- in an effective manner
- in actuality or reality or fact
Word Origin
- effectively (adv.)
- 1650s, "actually," from effective + -ly (2). From c. 1600 as "as a means of producing;" from 1825 as "so as to produce an effect."
Example
- 1. We need to assist existing institutions to perform effectively .
- 2. She effectively holds a veto over policy decisions .
- 3. Consistent challenges also included effectively distributing civilian aid and promoting education .
- 4. That makes it very difficult to compete effectively .
- 5. The challenge is using it effectively .