affect
0 antonyms and opposites of affect, grouped by meaning.
Verb — To influence or make a difference to something.
Etymology
From Latin afficere, "to act upon, influence."
Full origin of affect →Frequently asked questions
What does “affect” mean?
The word “affect” means to influence or make a difference to something. In plain terms, to have an influence on something, or change it in some way.
How do you pronounce “affect”?
“Affect” is pronounced uh-FEHKT (/əˈfɛkt/ in IPA).
How do you use “affect” in a sentence?
Here is “affect” used in a sentence: “The weather can affect your mood.”
What part of speech is “affect”?
“Affect” is a verb.
Where does the word “affect” come from?
The word “affect” comes from Latin. From Latin afficere, "to act upon, influence.".
Is “affect” a common word?
“Affect” is a fairly common word in modern English, usually learned at around the B1 level.
How many meanings does “affect” have?
“Affect” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: to influence or make a difference to something.
What is the difference between affect and effect?
'Affect' is normally a verb meaning to influence or change something: 'The weather affected our plans.' 'Effect' is normally a noun meaning the result of that influence: 'The weather had an effect on our plans.' If you can put 'the' or 'an' in front of the word, you almost certainly want 'effect'.
What is a trick to remember affect versus effect?
A popular memory aid is RAVEN: Affect is a Verb, Effect is a Noun. Another is that Affect means Action — both begin with A. So if the word is doing something to a subject, use 'affect'; if it names the outcome, use 'effect'.
Can 'affect' be a noun?
Rarely, and mainly in psychology, where 'affect' (stressed on the first syllable) means a person's visible emotion or mood — a doctor might note a 'flat affect'. Outside that specialist use, treat 'affect' as a verb and 'effect' as the noun, which covers almost all everyday writing.