AWL Sublist 2 · Academic Word

affect

/əˈfekt/ Syllables: af·ˈfect

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Arabic Translation & Context

Synonyms & Antonyms

To have an influence on something or someone; to produce a change.

Synonyms

influence impact change

Antonyms

None available

Translations

affect in Arabic

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Arabic Meaning

يؤثر، يغير

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Easy Explanation (Arabic)

أن يكون لشيء تأثير على شيء آخر أو شخص آخر، أو أن يسبب تغييرًا.

Easy Explanation

To affect something means to have an impact on it. Climate change affects weather. Stress affects health and academic performance.

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Memory TipAffect is the Action word (verb) — it causes a change. Effect is the End result (noun).

Contextual Examples

Rising sea levels will significantly affect coastal communities around the world.

Lack of sleep adversely affects cognitive performance and academic results.

Economic downturns affect employment rates and social welfare systems.

Word Families & Pronunciation