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Affect - Meaning, Definition & English Examples

Affect is a verb meaning to influence or produce a change in something. It can also refer to displaying a specific emotion or behavior, often in psychology. Example: Weather affects mood.

affect

/əˈfɛkt/ /əˈfɛkt/

Definition:

To influence or produce a change in something.

Synonyms:

influence, impact, alter, modify

Part of Speech:

verb, noun

Antonyms:

ignore, neglect

Common Collocations:

deeply affect, directly affect, negatively affect, emotionally affect

Derivatives:

affected, affecting, affective

Usage Tips:

Use "affect" as a verb for influencing something; as a noun (rare) for emotion in psychology.

Common Phrases:

affect change, affected airs, no affect on

Etymology:

From Latin "afficere," meaning to do to or influence.

Examples:

  • 1. The weather can affect your mood greatly.
  • 2. Her speech affected everyone in the room.
  • 3. Lack of sleep affects concentration badly.
  • 4. The news didn’t affect him at all.

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