Pronunciation

/aɪ’fekt/

Definitions

Noun

• Affect (noun): The emotional state or influence that something has on a person or situation. Pronounced as “effect” but with a different meaning.
• Synonyms: impact, influence, impression, emotion

Verb

• Affect (verb): To have an influence on; to change or produce a particular result. Also used to mean to influence someone’s emotions or behavior.
• Synonyms: influence, impress, evoke, move,打动

Adjective

• Sometimes used as an adjective to describe something that is affected or influenced, although this usage is less common.

Phrases

• “The news affected her mood.”
• “Her illness had a significant affect on her work.”
• “The weather can greatly affect our plans.”

Example Sentences

• Noun: “The news had a profound affect on how people viewed the situation.”
• Verb: “His illness greatly affected his ability to concentrate.”
• Adjective: “The lighting in the room had a dramatic affect on the ambiance.”

Synonyms

• Influence
• Impart
• Touch
• Impact
• Disturb
• Influence feelings