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cushion
Noun
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A cushion is a pillow; a soft thing that people can sit on or put their head on when they lie down.
Here's a bed with sheets, a cushion and a blanket.
Here's a soft chair with two cushions to make it even softer.
effect
Noun
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An effect is something that is caused by something else.
His comments had a visible effect on those who heard it.
The effect of the change was small.
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If a law, agreement, change, etc. takes effect, it officially begins.
The closing of the company takes effect at midnight.
The new rules have been in effect since January.
effect
Verb
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If you effect a change, you make it happen.
I will effect the change without your help.