Upper

affect

/əˈfɛkt/

af · fect ə · ˈfɛkt

English Definition

v. to influence; impact; pretend

中文释义

影响；假装

Significado en Español

afectar, fingir

한국어 뜻

영향을 미치다, 가장하다

Nghĩa Tiếng Việt

ảnh hưởng, giả vờ

Example Sentence

The severe weather affected flight schedules.

恶劣天气影响了航班时刻表。

Synonyms

(v.) Influence impact pretend (n.) Emotion

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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧

af-(to, ad-variant) + fect(do) → influence, pretend.

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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Choose the word that is most similar in meaning to “affect”:

A impact
B ignore
C separate
D preserve

Show answer

A — impact. “affect” means v. to influence; impact; pretend

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

A serious lack of sleep can badly ______ your ability to concentrate.

A ignore
B avoid
C preserve
D affect

Show answer

D — affect. “affect” means v. to influence; impact; pretend

Common questions about “affect”

What does “affect” mean?

affect — v. to influence; impact; pretend. In Chinese: 影响；假装.

How do you pronounce “affect”?

affect is pronounced /əˈfɛkt/. It breaks into 2 syllables: af · fect.

How do you use “affect” in a sentence?

The severe weather affected flight schedules. (恶劣天气影响了航班时刻表。)

What are synonyms for “affect”?

(v.) Influence, impact, pretend, (n.) Emotion — all close in meaning to affect (v. to influence; impact; pretend).

Is “affect” an ISEE Upper-level word?

Yes. affect appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

How can I remember “affect”?

af-(to, ad-variant) + fect(do) → influence, pretend.

Progress / 学习进度

39 / 804

5% through this level

Mastered: 0 / 804 (0%)

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affect

Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

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