Dictionary-enhanced word family
Word Forms of “Affect”
To change or influence someone or something in some way.
Word Family of Affect
How to Use Each Word Form in a Sentence
- The bad weather will affect our travel plans tomorrow. B1
- How did the decision affect the team's morale? B1
- Climate change affects ecosystems around the world. B2
Origin and Word Formation of Affect
From Latin "affectare", meaning to work towards or influence.
Common Word Form Mistakes with Affect
Wrong: Does the weather affect on our plans?
Correct: Does the weather affect our plans?
The verb "affect" does not take the preposition "on"; use it directly with the object.
Wrong: I am affect by the cold.
Correct: I am affected by the cold.
Use the past participle "affected" in passive voice constructions, not the base verb "affect".
Frequently Asked Questions About Word Forms of Affect
What are the word forms of “affect”?
The confirmed forms are shown in the word family cards above. Missing parts of speech are hidden instead of filled with placeholder text.
What part of speech is “affect”?
“affect” is primarily a verb. Some forms above show how the same root works as other parts of speech.
Where does “affect” come from?
From Latin "affectare", meaning to work towards or influence.