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In effect
adjective
Word Frequency:
25.6
Definitions
1.
adjective
Operating or functioning; in force; in play.
"Until the new guidelines come out, the old rules are still in effect."
2.
adverb
For all practical purposes; in practice; virtually; essentially; basically.
Synonyms
effectively
operative
effective
good
in force
operating
active
alive
up and running
energic
operational
live
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