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TO THAT EFFECT



cennoju
India

TO THAT EFFECT
 
 Hello !


Can anybody explain me the meaning of "TO THAT EFFECT" with examples.






Regards


Raju

14 Sep 2010      





douglas
United States

It �s about the same as saying "something like that".  Meaning that something is very similar to what was just said or explained.

14 Sep 2010     



hdefined
United States

With that basic or general meaning, as in He said he was very worried, or words to that effect. This term is also put as to the effect that when introducing a clause, as in She was a little vague but said something to the effect that she �d repay the loan very soon.

15 Sep 2010