AFFECTED
/əˈfɛktɪd/
8 letters · 3 syllables · verb, noun, adjective
Definition of AFFECTED
To influence or alter.
"The experience affected me deeply."
To move to emotion.
"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).
"Hepatitis affects the liver."
To make a show of; to put on a pretense of; to feign; to assume. To make a false display of.
"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.
Someone affected, as by a disease.
Influenced or changed by something.
"The affected products had to be recalled."
Examples of AFFECTED in a Sentence
- "The experience affected me deeply."
- "He was deeply affected by the tragic ending of the play."
- "Hepatitis affects the liver."
- "He managed to affect a smile despite feeling quite miserable."
Word Details
Is AFFECTED a Scrabble Word?
Yes, AFFECTED is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: AFFECTED uses 8 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for AFFECTED
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | a | f | f | e | c | t | e | d | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 17 |
| WWF | 1 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 18 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in AFFECTED
90 words from the letters in AFFECTED
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How to Use AFFECTED in Word Games
AFFECTED is worth 17 points in Scrabble and 18 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble AFFECTED to find 90 additional valid words.