Pronunciation: /əˈfɛkt/
noun a person's facial expression or manner that indicates their mood or emotional state
A1 The cold weather can affect your health.
A2 Lack of sleep can affect your mood.
B1 Stress can have a negative affect on your immune system.
B2 The new policy will likely affect the company's bottom line.
C1 The global pandemic has had a profound affect on the economy.
C2 Climate change is starting to have a significant affect on ecosystems around the world.
verb have an effect on; make a difference to
A1 The rain affected my plans for a picnic.
A2 Stress can affect your health in many ways.
B1 The new law will affect how businesses operate in the city.
B2 The economic downturn is affecting consumer spending.
C1 The decision to cut funding will affect the entire department.
C2 The scandal affected the company's reputation globally.
formal The economic downturn is expected to greatly affect the company's profits.
informal Staying up late can really affect your productivity the next day.
slang Dude, skipping breakfast totally affects my mood.
figurative His words had a profound affect on her decision to pursue a different career path.
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