Effectively and Severely

Effectively

Effectively adverb - In an effective manner.
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Synonyms for Effectively

Severely and effectively are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Severely" instead an adverb "Effectively".

Severely

Severely adverb - In a manner so as to cause loss or suffering.

Effectively and severely are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Effectively" instead an adverb "Severely".

Nearby Words: severe, severity

Both words in one sentence

  • Webcomic / Roommates Technically this is just being "Canonically Dead", but your options are so severely limited where you don't have a narrative compulsion to stay dead that you effectively are.
  • Video Game / Fire Emblem Reclassing resets a character's level to 1, meaning you can effectively level them beyond their cap many times over, although an unseen internal tracker will severely slow down the experience gain.
  • Video Game / Operation Flashpoint If the player character is shot severely in the legs, he'll even have difficulties standing up and will be effectively crippled, unable to walk and forced to grovel all the way.
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