affect
word
/əˈfɛkt/
uh-FEKT
/əˈfɛkt/
uh-FEKT
Definition
To affect something means to cause a change in it or influence what happens to it. It is often used for things like decisions, feelings, health, results, or situations.
Usage & Nuances
Most commonly a verb: 'affect the outcome', 'affect your health'. Learners often confuse it with 'effect'; usually 'affect' is the verb and 'effect' is the noun. It is common in neutral, formal, and everyday English.
Spanish: afectar - influir enPortuguese (BR): afetar - influenciarPortuguese (PT): afetar - influenciarChinese (Simplified): 影响Chinese (Traditional): 影響Hindi: प्रभावित करनाArabic: يؤثر في - يؤثر علىBengali: প্রভাবিত করা - প্রভাব ফেলাRussian: влиять - оказывать влияниеJapanese: 影響を与えるVietnamese: ảnh hưởngKorean: 영향을 주다Turkish: etkilemekUrdu: اثر ڈالنا - متاثر کرناIndonesian: mempengaruhi
Example Sentences
Lack of sleep can affect your mood.
basic
Rain will affect the game today.
basic
This medicine may affect your stomach.
basic
I didn't realize my words would affect her so much.
natural
The new policy could affect how we work every day.
natural
Try not to let one bad comment affect your confidence.
natural