slightly affect

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To influence in a small, but noticeable way.

affectADVERB + affect (meaning: influence)

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slightly

Examples (10)

  • The change in interest rates will only slightly affect the housing market.
  • The new medication might slightly affect your sleep schedule for the first few days.
  • The temperature fluctuation was found to slightly affect the chemical reaction's speed.
  • This software update could slightly affect the performance of older devices.
  • Even small changes in ocean acidity can slightly affect coral reef health.
  • The delay in the supply chain slightly affected our production timeline.
  • The overall project budget was slightly affected by the unexpected cost increase.
  • The ongoing road construction is slightly affecting traffic flow in the downtown area.
  • If you add too much sugar, it will slightly affect the taste of the sauce.
  • A change in humidity can slightly affect how the paint dries.