taking effect

The phrase “taking effect” has 4 syllables: tak-ing ef-fect.

It's pronounced as /ˈteɪkɪŋ ɪˈfɛkt/.


What is synonym and antonym for taking effect?

In the thesaurus, “taking effect” has 32 synonyms and 20 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for taking effect along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for taking effect

  • appear
  • arise
  • arrive
  • begin
  • carry out
  • create
  • crop up
  • develop
  • do
  • enforce
  • execute
  • fall
  • function
  • go on
  • hit
  • materialize
  • meet
  • move
  • operate
  • operating
  • pass
  • performing
  • pursue
  • respond
  • result
  • serve
  • take place
  • taking
  • taking hold
  • transpire
  • undertake
  • working

Antonyms for taking effect

Example Sentences

  • The new law is taking effect at the beginning of next year.
  • The medication started taking effect within half an hour of ingestion.
  • Changes in the company's policy will be taking effect immediately.
  • The revised schedule is taking effect from Monday onward.
  • The environmental regulations are taking effect to reduce pollution in the city.

On this page you'll find 52 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to taking effect, such as: abandon, appear, arise, arrive, backfiring, begin, carry out.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

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