English dictionary
affect
nounPronunciation
ˈæ.fɛkt
Audio pronunciation
Parts of speech
Definitions
noun
- the conscious subjective aspect of feeling or emotion
verb
- act physically on; have an effect upon
verb
- have an effect upon
verb
- make believe with the intent to deceive
verb
- have an emotional or cognitive impact upon
verb
- connect closely and often incriminatingly
Example sentences
the medicine affects my heart rate
Will the new rules affect me?
He feigned that he was ill
He shammed a headache
This child impressed me as unusually mature
This behavior struck me as odd
he was dumb-struck by the news
her comments struck a sour note
This new ruling affects your business