In effect and Roughly

In effect

In effect adverb - In actuality or reality or fact.
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Synonyms for In effect

Roughly and in effect are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Roughly" instead an adverb phrase "In effect".

Roughly

Roughly adverb - Close to but not exactly.

In effect and roughly are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "In effect" instead an adverb "Roughly".

Nearby Words: rough, roughage

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  • Gravity Sucks Rocks are actually shown floating off of the moon in a roughly straight line toward Spira, implying this trope is somewhat in effect.
    Source: Gravity Sucks
  • Squishy Wizard In effect somewhat different in Dragon Quest IX: while Mages do have lower than average Resilience and HP as well as less gear that provides decent defense available, you can still give them roughly average durability with the right gear... it's just a bad idea.
  • Video Game / Pokémon X and Y Fortunately, Conservation of Ninjutsu is in effect; horde Pokémon are roughly half the level of other Pokémon in the area, and/or appear in their unevolved forms.
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