affecting
Definitions
Verb
- Have an effect upon
- Act physically on; have an effect upon
- Connect closely and often incriminatingly
- Make believe with the intent to deceive
- Have an emotional or cognitive impact upon
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Sounds Like
Words that sound like the term "affecting".
Spelled Like
Words that are spelled similarly to the term "affecting".
| # | Word | Syllables | Freq |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | acting | 2 | 61 |
| 2 | affect | 2 | 35 |
| 3 | affects | 2 | 19 |
| 4 | affection | 3 | 18 |
| 5 | reflecting | 3 | 17 |
| 6 | affectionate | 4 | 6 |
| 7 | affections | 3 | 4 |
| 8 | fencing | 2 | 4 |
| 9 | effecting | 3 | 3 |
| 10 | perfecting | 3 | 3 |
| 11 | affectation | 4 | 1 |
| 12 | disaffection | 4 | 1 |
| 13 | afflicting | 3 | 0 |
| 14 | infecting | 3 | 0 |
| 15 | defecting | 3 | 0 |
| 16 | buffeting | 3 | 0 |
| 17 | affective | 3 | 0 |
| 18 | wafting | 2 | 0 |
| 19 | rafting | 2 | 0 |
| 20 | fetting | 2 | 0 |
Words That Follow
Words that often follow the term "affecting" in a sentence.
| # | Word | Syllables | Freq |
|---|
Words That Precede
Words that often precede the term "affecting" in a sentence.
| # | Word | Syllables | Freq |
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Statistically Associated
Words that are statistically associated with "affecting" in the same piece of text.
| # | Word | Syllables | Freq |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | factor | 2 | 2 |
Consonant Match
Words that contain the same consonants as the term "affecting".
| # | Word | Syllables | Freq |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | effecting | 3 | 3 |
Results:
Term
Definitions: 5
Fragments: 1
Sound Alikes: 125
Spelled Like: 20
Words that Follow: 0
Words that Precede: 0
Statistically Associated: 1
Consonant Matches: 1
Freq: The frequency is a relative score of how often the word appears in standard English text.
📰 This Word in the News:
Information for Travelers Returning from Ebola-Affected Areas
Sep 11, 2026 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention | CDC (.gov)
Sep 11, 2026 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention | CDC (.gov)
Report finds bacteria from fecal matter affecting Pennsylvania rivers and streams
Aug 24, 2026 Pennsylvania Capital-Star
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Sep 26, 2026 cbs8.com
Sep 26, 2026 cbs8.com
Global Citizen Festival 2026 Canceled Due to Extreme Weather Affecting New York City
Sep 25, 2026 Variety
Sep 25, 2026 Variety

