affect
affect
Meaning of affect
have an effect on something, e.g. weather affects your mood
eine Wirkung auf etwas haben, z. B. das Wetter auf die Stimmung
Pronunciation
affect with German translation
affect usage examples
Stress can affect sleep.
Stress kann den Schlaf beeinflussen.
The new law affects many families.
Das neue Gesetz beeinflusst viele Familien.
affect synonyms
What's the difference between affect, influence, impact, have an effect on, shape, and sway
ENHer parents' opinions influenced her decision.
ENThe new law had a big impact on small businesses.
a neutral descriptive phrase, used with on
ENCoffee has a strong effect on me.
Advanced: broader words
ENEarly teachers helped shape his interest in history.
to influence someone's opinion or decision
ENHe tried to sway the voters with his speech.
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affect meaning: what does it mean?
have an effect on something, e.g. weather affects your mood
affect pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
affect is pronounced as /əˈfekt/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
affect definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
Stress kann den Schlaf beeinflussen. Translation: Stress can affect sleep.
Is affect part of Climate and Ecology vocabulary?
Yes, affect can be learned in the Climate and Ecology topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is affect part of Culture and Traditions of Countries vocabulary?
Yes, affect can be learned in the Culture and Traditions of Countries topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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