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- pronunciation:
fekt
- features:
- Word Parts
| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
affects, affecting, affected |
| definition 1: |
When one thing affects another thing, it makes a change in it or causes something to happen to it. The weather is something that often affects the way people feel. If it is a sunny day, people often feel happy and as if they have more energy. If a big storm affects an area, it probably causes some damage or harm there.
What you eat affects how healthy you are. If you eat a lot of fruits and vegetables, you will be more healthy than if you don't.- synonyms:
- influence
- similar words:
- alter, change, concern, modify, touch, transform
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| definition 2: |
When something affects you, it means that it makes you feel some emotion.
The sad movie affected all of Maya's family, and they were all quiet for a while after it was over.- synonyms:
- move, touch
- similar words:
- impress, stir, trouble
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| related words: |
mold |
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