Effective and Sturdy

Effective

Effective adjective - Producing or capable of producing a desired result.

Sturdy and effective are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Sturdy" instead an adjective "Effective".

Sturdy

Sturdy adjective - Able to withstand hardship, strain, or exposure.

Effective and sturdy are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Effective" instead an adjective "Sturdy".

Nearby Word: sturdily

Both words in one sentence

  • Edible Bludgeon He later regrets this — not for any moral reason, just the fact that bananas aren't sturdy enough to be an effective truncheon.
  • Point Defenseless: Partly averted, while effective against smaller enemy missiles, the larger cap-ship missiles are sturdy enough to survive.
  • Real Life / Cool Plane Although an easy target for fighters, it was sturdy, accurate and effective in its role.
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