effect · ​. [countable, uncountable] a change that somebody/something causes in somebody/something else; a result. the beneficial effects of exercise · ​. [ ...

affect = 'to have an influence on somebody/​something': Does television affect children's behaviour? It is not a noun. effect noun = 'result, influence': Does ...

affectverb = “to have an influence on someone or something”:Does television affect children's behavior? · effectnoun = “result, influence”:Does television have ...

affectverb = “to have an influence on someone or something”:Does television affect children's behavior?It is not a noun. effectnoun = “result, influence”:Does ...

There are 23 meanings listed in OED's entry for the noun effect, five of which are labelled obsolete. See 'Meaning & use' for definitions, usage, and quotation ...

​ · ​ · ​affect somebody [often passive] to make somebody feel very sad, sorry, etc. · ​(formal) to pretend to be feeling or thinking something · ​affect something ...

effect verb [T] (ACHIEVE). to achieve something and cause it to happen: It will take years to effect meaningful changes in the educational system.

Side effects include skin rashes and nausea. Extra Examples. The medication can have adverse side effects on the patient.

2an unexpected result of a situation or course of action that happens as well as the result you were aiming for Opponents of the policy fear that it could have ...

4affect (to do) something (formal) to pretend to be feeling or thinking something She affected a calmness she did not feel.