affects
word · lemma: affect
/əˈfɛkts/
uh-FEKTS
/əˈfɛkts/
uh-FEKTS
Definition
To make a difference to something or someone, or to have an influence on them. Usually used when something changes the way another thing happens or feels.
Usage & Nuances
Often confused with 'effects' (noun) and 'affect' (emotion, more formal/scientific). Common with topics like weather, medicine, or emotions. Typical pattern: 'X affects Y'. Used formally and informally.
Spanish: afecta - influye enPortuguese (BR): afeta - influenciaPortuguese (PT): afeta - influenciaChinese (Simplified): 影响 - 作用于Chinese (Traditional): 影響 - 作用於Hindi: प्रभावित करता है - असर डालता हैArabic: يؤثر علىBengali: প্রভাবিত করে - পরিবর্তন করেRussian: влияет - воздействуетJapanese: 影響するVietnamese: ảnh hưởng đến - tác động đếnKorean: 영향을 미치다Turkish: etkiler - etkide bulunurUrdu: اثر انداز ہونا - متاثر کرناIndonesian: mempengaruhi
Example Sentences
Stress affects people in different ways.
natural
That movie really affects me every time I see it.
natural
The cold weather affects my mood.
basic
Smoking affects your health.
basic
Noise affects how well I can sleep.
basic
Small changes in diet often affect your energy levels.
natural