affect
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /əˈfɛkt/
KK: /əˈfɛkt/
noun
Definition
A feeling or emotion that can be seen through facial expressions or body language.
Example
The therapist noted the patient's flat affect during the session.
Conversation
Have you ever thought about how your affect can change someone's day?
Yeah, I believe a smile can really lift someone's mood.
Exactly! It's amazing how much our emotions can affect others.
For sure! I try to stay positive to spread good vibes.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
emotion
feeling
mood
Antonyms
apathy
indifference
disinterest
transitive verb
Definition
To have an influence on someone or something, often causing a change in feelings, thoughts, or conditions.
Example
The new policy will affect many employees in the company.
Tense Forms
Past: affected
Past Participle: affected
Conversation
I heard that the new policy will affect our work hours.
Yeah, I've read about that; it could change things a lot.
I wonder how it will affect our productivity, though.
Root Explanation
Affect → It is formed from "ad-" (meaning to) and "facere" (meaning to do or make). The word "affect" originally described the action of making a change or influencing something.
Memory Tip
Think of the idea of 'doing' or 'making' something happen ('facere') to remember that 'affect' means to influence or change.
Visually Confused Words
reaffect
haffet
effect
preaffect
disaffect