affected

UK
/əˈfɛktɪd/
US
/əˈfɛktɪd/
affectedpast participle
UK
/əˈfɛktɪd/
US
/əˈfɛktɪd/
Used of things or people that have been influenced or changed by some external factor.
Definitions
Influenced, changed, or impacted by an external factor.
The affected crops withered after the drought.
affectedadjective
more affected
Comp.
most affected
Super.
Translations
His affected mannerisms made him seem insincere.
Его показные манеры делали его неискренним.
The affected areas were evacuated due to the flood.
Пострадавшие районы были эвакуированы из-за наводнения.
Definitions
Artificial or pretentious in manner or style; designed to impress.
His affected British accent annoyed his classmates.
affectverb

affected

Past Simple

affected
Past Simple
affected
Past Participle
affecting
Gerund
UK
/əˈfɛkt/
US
/əˈfɛkt/
(homograph)
Translations
The new law will affect the economy significantly.
Новый закон значительно повлияет на экономику.
The decision will affect many people in the community.
Решение затронет многих людей в сообществе.
The medication can affect your ability to drive.
Лекарство может воздействовать на вашу способность водить машину.
Definitions
To have an influence on or make a change in something.
The new law will affect the economy significantly.
To pretend to have or feel something.
She affected an air of nonchalance despite the chaos around her.
To touch the feelings of; move emotionally.
His heartfelt speech affected everyone in the audience.
affectnoun
Definitions
A psychological term referring to an observable expression of emotion.
The therapist noted that the patient's affect was flat during the session.
Emotion or feeling, especially as experienced internally or felt subjectively.
Strong affect was evident when she spoke about her family.