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AFFECTED

(adj., verb, noun)

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There are 14 meanings of the word Affected.

How to pronounce affected:

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Affected - as an adjective

Acted upon; influenced

Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
unaffected

Speaking or behaving in an artificial way to make an impression

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
unnatural
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
unaffected

Being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion

Example: "Too moved to speak"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
movedstirredtouched

Affected - as a verb

To influence or alter.

Example: "The experience affected me deeply."

To move to emotion.

Example: "He was deeply affected by the tragic ending of the play."

Of an illness or condition, to infect or harm (a part of the body).

Example: "Hepatitis affects the liver."

To dispose or incline.

To tend to by affinity or disposition.

To assign; to appoint.

To make a show of; to put on a pretense of; to feign; to assume. to make a false display of.

Example: "He managed to affect a smile despite feeling quite miserable."

To aim for, to try to obtain.

To feel affection for (someone); to like, be fond of.

To show a fondness for (something); to choose.

Affected - as a noun

Someone affected, as by a disease.

Example Sentences

"The affected area of the city was completely destroyed in the earthquake."
"The affected communities were in desperate need of assistance after the hurricane."
"The affected individuals showed symptoms of the flu."
"Her voice sounded strange and affected."
"The affected parts of the painting had started to fade over time."
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Word Game Points

Is AFFECTED a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, affected is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

AFFECTED has a SCRABBLE points total of 17.

Is AFFECTED a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, affected is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
AFFECTED has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 18.

Is AFFECTED a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, affected is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
AFFECTED has a WORDFEUD points total of 18.

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