adverb/prepositional phrase
in fact, indeed, actually
1. Used to affirm or emphasize a statement; to indicate that something is true or real
In effect, the project was already completed before the deadline.
Em efeito, o projeto já estava concluído antes do prazo.
2. Used to introduce a clarification or correction to a previous statement
He said he would come; in effect, he arrived an hour late.
Ele disse que viria; em efeito, chegou uma hora atrasado.
3. In practice or in reality, as opposed to theory
While the plan looked good on paper, in effect it was impossible to implement.
Enquanto o plano parecia bom no papel, em efeito era impossível implementá-lo.
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