noun
Meaning 1
plural of personal effect
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: form-of, plural
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Meaning relationships
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Antonyms: none provided
Phrase guide
personal effects
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noun
Meaning 2
Items of personal property that one carries on one's person, including identification, jewelry, and clothing.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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noun
Meaning 3
property of a personal character that is portable but not used in business
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
Examples
- she left some of her personal effects in the house
- I watched over their effects until they returned
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: effects
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: personal property, personal estate, personalty, private property
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Etymology
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