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affected

The word “affected” has 3 syllables: af-fect-ed

It's pronounced as /əˈfɛktɪd/

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In the thesaurus, “affected” has 271 synonyms and 82 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for affected along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for affected

Antonyms for affected

Meanings of affected

  • verb
    1. To influence or alter.
    2. To move to emotion.
    3. Of an illness or condition, to infect or harm (a part of the body).
    4. To dispose or incline.
    5. To tend to by affinity or disposition.
    6. To assign; to appoint.
    7. To make a show of; to put on a pretense of; to feign; to assume. To make a false display of.
    8. To aim for, to try to obtain.
    9. To feel affection for (someone); to like, be fond of.
    10. To show a fondness for (something); to choose.
  • noun
    1. Someone affected, as by a disease.
  • adjective
    1. Influenced or changed by something.
    2. Simulated in order to impress.
    3. Emotionally moved; touched.
    4. Adfected.
    5. Resulting from a mostly negative physical effect or transformation.
    6. Artificial, stilted.

Example Sentences

  • The community was severely affected by the flood.
  • He was deeply affected by the news of his friend’s passing.
  • Many plants are affected by the lack of sunlight.
  • The policy changes affected small businesses the most.
  • She tried to stay strong, but was visibly affected by the criticism.

On this page you'll find 353 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to affected, such as: acted, afflicted, aggressive, agitated, airy, alienated, allergic.

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