Affect Definition & Meaning
affect
- noun
- the conscious subjective aspect of feeling or emotion
- verb
- have an effect upon; "Will the new rules affect me?"
- act physically on; have an effect upon; "the medicine affects my heart rate"
- connect closely and often incriminatingly; "This new ruling affects your business"
- make believe with the intent to deceive; "He feigned that he was ill"; "He shammed a headache"
- have an emotional or cognitive impact upon; "This child impressed me as unusually mature"; "This behavior struck me as odd"
"Affect" in song lyrics
See how affect is used in real songs:
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"Lets question the ascension of a broken social icon in various domino affect"
Aesop Rock f/ C-Rayz Walz — Bent Life -
"trump tight no jokes ace's high in full affect"
Binary Star f/ Brenda J — The Evolution of Man -
"It's not the afterlife, it's just the way we still affect"
Braintax — Peace
Words that rhyme with affect
Usage tips for "affect"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "affect" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for affect to find words that pair well.
Use "affect" in a verse
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Generate a verseFrequently asked questions
- What does affect mean?
- the conscious subjective aspect of feeling or emotion have an effect upon; "Will the new rules affect me?" act physically on; have an effect upon; "the medicine affects my heart rate" connect closely and often incriminatingly; "This new ruling affects your business" make believe with the intent to deceive; "He feigned that he was ill"; "He shammed a headache" have an emotional or cognitive impact upon; "This child impressed me as unusually mature"; "This behavior struck me as odd"
- What part of speech is affect?
- Affect is a noun and a verb.
- How many definitions does affect have?
- Affect has 6 definitions across 2 parts of speech (noun, verb).