Affected
/əˈfɛktɪd/
Definitions
2 meaningsProducing a noticeable change or effect; influenced.
/əˈfɛktɪd/
Influenced or changed by something.
The affected area was visibly swollen.
💡 Simply: Changed or influenced by something.
More Examples
He was deeply affected by the news.
How It's Used
"The patient presented with affected limbs."
"Her voice was affected by emotion."
To produce a change or effect on something or someone.
/əˈfɛkt/
To have an impact or influence on someone or something.
The rain affected the crops.
💡 Simply: To change or influence something.
More Examples
The decision affected his future.
How It's Used
"The weather affected our plans."
"The new policy affected employee morale."
Idioms & expressions
affectedly polite
Showing politeness in an artificial or exaggerated way.
"She greeted him with an affectedly polite smile."
From Middle English *affeicted*, from Old French *afeict*, past participle of *afeicter* "to affect, inflict," from Latin *afficere* "to affect, influence; cause, inflict," from *ad-* "to" + *facere* "to do, make."
The word 'affected' has been used in similar ways throughout history, often emphasizing a negative consequence or change.
Memory tip
Think of being 'affected' by a strong emotion – it changes you.