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effectively

/ɪˈfɛktɪvli/ adverb B2
  1. In an efficient or effective manner; with powerful effect.
  2. Essentially, in effect, for all practical purposes. · On paper, the answer seems to be yes, but, effectively, the answer is no.
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“As this is an express, and as the boat runs in connection with it, I should think we have shaken him off very effectively.”
The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes, p. 116 · B2
They even show beginners how to use unfamiliar power tools safely and effectively.
The Library of Things, p. 1 · B2
By choosing the comforting predictability of household chores, I was effectively shielding myself from the agonizing fear of failure.
The Emotional Roots of Procrastination, p. 1 · C1
The underlying theory suggested that if employees could see each other continuously, they would communicate more effectively and share innovative ideas.
The Trouble with Open-Plan Offices, p. 1 · C1

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