affected (B1)

adjective

Pronunciation: /əˈfektɪd/

Definition

Influenced or touched by an external factor, often emotionally.

Examples

• The drought seriously affected the crops this year.

• He was visibly affected by the touching story.

• Her decision was affected by her parents' advice.

How to Use affected

affected by (prepositional phrase)

To be influenced or changed by something. — "The economy was affected by the new policies."

Synonyms of affected

Words with a similar meaning to affected:

• influenced
• touched
• moved
• impacted

Antonyms of affected

Words with the opposite meaning to affected:

• unaffected
• natural

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