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Add_up_to vs Affect - What's the difference?

add_up_to | affect | Related terms |

Add_up_to is a related term of affect.


As verbs the difference between add_up_to and affect

is that add_up_to is to have a particular effect while affect is to influence or alter or affect can be (obsolete|transitive) to aim for, to try to obtain.

As a noun affect is

(obsolete) one's mood or inclination; mental state.

Affect vs Soften - What's the difference?

affect | soften | Synonyms |

Affect is a synonym of soften.


In lang=en terms the difference between affect and soften

is that affect is to make a show of; to put on a pretence of; to feign; to assume to make a false display of while soften is to become soft or softer.

As verbs the difference between affect and soften

is that affect is to influence or alter or affect can be (obsolete|transitive) to aim for, to try to obtain while soften is to make something soft or softer.

As a noun affect

is (obsolete) one's mood or inclination; mental state.

Bearing vs Affect - What's the difference?

bearing | affect |


As nouns the difference between bearing and affect

is that bearing is a mechanical device that supports another part and/or reduces friction while affect is (obsolete) one's mood or inclination; mental state.

As verbs the difference between bearing and affect

is that bearing is while affect is to influence or alter or affect can be (obsolete|transitive) to aim for, to try to obtain.

As an adjective bearing

is of a beam, column, or other device, carrying weight or load.

Affect vs Encourage - What's the difference?

affect | encourage |


As verbs the difference between affect and encourage

is that affect is to influence or alter or affect can be (obsolete|transitive) to aim for, to try to obtain while encourage is .

As a noun affect

is (obsolete) one's mood or inclination; mental state.

Between vs Affect - What's the difference?

between | affect |


As nouns the difference between between and affect

is that between is a kind of needle, shorter than a sharp, with a small rounded eye, used for making fine stitches on heavy fabrics while affect is (obsolete) one's mood or inclination; mental state.

As a preposition between

is in the position or interval that separates (two things), or intermediate in quantity or degree (see the usage notes below).

As a verb affect is

to influence or alter or affect can be (obsolete|transitive) to aim for, to try to obtain.

Affect vs Bias - What's the difference?

affect | bias | Related terms |

Affect is a related term of bias.


As a verb affect

is to influence or alter or affect can be (obsolete|transitive) to aim for, to try to obtain.

As a noun affect

is (obsolete) one's mood or inclination; mental state.

As a proper noun bias is

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Affect vs Offer - What's the difference?

affect | offer | Related terms |

Affect is a related term of offer.


As verbs the difference between affect and offer

is that affect is to influence or alter or affect can be (obsolete|transitive) to aim for, to try to obtain while offer is (lb) to present (something) to god as a gesture of worship, or for a sacrifice.

As nouns the difference between affect and offer

is that affect is (obsolete) one's mood or inclination; mental state while offer is a proposal that has been made or offer can be (used in combinations from phrasal verbs) agent noun of off .

Affect vs Count - What's the difference?

affect | count | Related terms |

Affect is a related term of count.


In lang=en terms the difference between affect and count

is that affect is to make a show of; to put on a pretence of; to feign; to assume to make a false display of while count is to consider something an example of something.

In obsolete|lang=en terms the difference between affect and count

is that affect is (obsolete) a desire, an appetite while count is (obsolete) an object of interest or account; value; estimation.

As verbs the difference between affect and count

is that affect is to influence or alter or affect can be (obsolete|transitive) to aim for, to try to obtain while count is to recite numbers in sequence.

As nouns the difference between affect and count

is that affect is (obsolete) one's mood or inclination; mental state while count is the act of or tallying a quantity or count can be the male ruler of a county.

Affect vs Distort - What's the difference?

affect | distort | Related terms |

Affect is a related term of distort.


In lang=en terms the difference between affect and distort

is that affect is to make a show of; to put on a pretence of; to feign; to assume to make a false display of while distort is to give a false or misleading account of.

In obsolete|lang=en terms the difference between affect and distort

is that affect is (obsolete) a desire, an appetite while distort is (obsolete) distorted; misshapen.

As verbs the difference between affect and distort

is that affect is to influence or alter or affect can be (obsolete|transitive) to aim for, to try to obtain while distort is to bring something out of shape.

As a noun affect

is (obsolete) one's mood or inclination; mental state.

As an adjective distort is

(obsolete) distorted; misshapen.

Affect vs Offend - What's the difference?

affect | offend |


In lang=en terms the difference between affect and offend

is that affect is to make a show of; to put on a pretence of; to feign; to assume to make a false display of while offend is (transitive)  to transgress or violate a law or moral requirement.

As verbs the difference between affect and offend

is that affect is to influence or alter or affect can be (obsolete|transitive) to aim for, to try to obtain while offend is (transitive)  to hurt the feelings of; to displease; to make angry; to insult.

As a noun affect

is (obsolete) one's mood or inclination; mental state.

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