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affecting

uh-FEK-ting/əˈfɛktɪŋ/

2 meanings of affecting

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  1. 1
    verb
    Present participle of affect. Use this form for something that is happening now or going on over time.

    The cold weather is affecting the plants in our garden.

    Loud noise is affecting her sleep every night.

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  2. 2
    adjective
    Making people feel strong emotions, especially sadness or tenderness.

    Like a sad story that makes you want to cry.

    The movie had a very affecting ending that made everyone cry.

    Her letter was so affecting that I read it twice.

    Similarmoving, touching, poignant, stirring

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affecting is a form of affect

affect, verb: To have an effect on something and change it in some way. Full entry

Forms
affectaffects he/she/itaffecting -ing formaffected past tense, past participle
Spelling
affect → affecting: add -ing

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