(n)consequence, effect, outcome, result, event, issue, upshota phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon“the magnetic effect was greater when the rod was lengthwise”, “his decision had depressing consequences for business”, “he acted very wise after the event”
(n)impression, effectan outward appearance“he made a good impression”, “I wanted to create an impression of success”, “she retained that bold effect in her reproductions of the original painting”