Definitions
There are 6 meanings of the word
Affect.
How to pronounce affect:
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Affect - as a noun
The conscious subjective aspect of feeling or emotion
Affect - as a verb
Have an effect upon
Example: "Will the new rules affect me?"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
bear onbear uponimpact12touch10touch onHypernyms (Closely Related)
alter5change12modify15Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Act physically on; have an effect upon
Example: "The medicine affects my heart rate"
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
alter5change12modify15Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Connect closely and often incriminatingly
Example: "This new ruling affects your business"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
involve13regard8Hypernyms (Closely Related)
bear oncome toconcern11have to do withpertain9refer8relate6touch10touch onHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Make believe with the intent to deceive
Example: "He feigned that he was ill"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
dissemble14feign9pretend10sham9Hypernyms (Closely Related)
belie7misrepresent16Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Word Game Points
Is AFFECT a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, affect is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
AFFECT has a SCRABBLE points total of 14.
Is AFFECT a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, affect is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordAFFECT has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 15.
Is AFFECT a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, affect is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordAFFECT has a WORDFEUD points total of 15.
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