affect
to change or influence someone or something, often in a bad way
When something affects you, it makes a difference to your life, health or feelings.
affect meaning in Hindi
किसी व्यक्ति या चीज़ को बदलना या उस पर असर डालना, अक्सर बुरा
जब कोई चीज़ आपको affect करती है, तो वह आपकी ज़िंदगी, सेहत या भावनाओं पर फ़र्क़ डालती है।
Examples
- Too much screen time can affect your sleep.ज़्यादा स्क्रीन देखने से आपकी नींद पर असर पड़ सकता है।
- The transport strike affected bus services across the state.परिवहन हड़ताल से पूरे राज्य में बस सेवाएँ प्रभावित हुईं।
Synonyms & antonyms
Memory trick
Affect is the Action (verb); Effect is the End result (noun).
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Remember: rain affects (verb) the match; the rain's effect (noun) was a delay.
Word origin
From Latin 'afficere' (to act on, influence), from 'ad' (to) + 'facere' (to do).
Other meanings
verb To influence or change something or someone.
noun artificial behaviour or speech meant to impress others
adjective relating to feelings, emotions and moods
affect meaning in other languages
| Hindi · हिन्दी | किसी व्यक्ति या चीज़ को बदलना या उस पर असर डालना, अक्सर बुरा |
| Arabic · العربية | أن يغيّر شخصًا أو شيئًا أو يؤثر فيه، وغالبًا بشكل سيئ |
| French · Français | changer ou influencer quelqu'un ou quelque chose, souvent en mal |
| Indonesian · Bahasa Indonesia | mengubah atau memengaruhi seseorang atau sesuatu, sering dengan cara buruk |
| Chinese · 中文 | 改变或影响某人或某物,常指坏的影响 |
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happening in the air or done from an aircraft
Connected with beauty and how things look; also pleasing to look at.
a matter, event or situation; 'affairs' often means public or business
a gentle feeling of liking and caring for someone or something
having a lot of money and a comfortable life; wealthy
to have enough money or time to pay for or do something