affected

UK
/əˈfɛktɪd/
US
/əˈfɛktɪd/

Translations

affectedpast participle
UK
/əˈfɛktɪd/
US
/əˈfɛktɪd/
Used of things or people that have been influenced or changed by some external factor.
affectedadjective
more affected
Comp.
most affected
Super.
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.
affectverb

affected

Past Simple

affected
Past Simple
affected
Past Participle
affecting
Gerund
UK
/əˈfɛkt/
US
/əˈfɛkt/
(homograph)
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

affectedpast participle
Influenced, changed, or impacted by an external factor.
The affected crops withered after the drought.
affectedadjective
Artificial or pretentious in manner or style; designed to impress.
His affected British accent annoyed his classmates.
affectverb
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.