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pertain vs affect

affect vs pertain

pertain is not a noun while affect is a noun.

pertain and affect both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
pertain No No Yes No
affect Yes No Yes No
As verbs, affect is a hyponym of pertain; that is, affect is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than pertain:
  • pertain: be relevant to
  • affect: connect closely and often incriminatingly
Other hyponyms of pertain include center, center on, centre, concentrate on, focus on, revolve about, revolve around, apply, go for, hold, involve, regard, interest, matter to.
pertain (noun) affect (noun)
the conscious subjective aspect of feeling or emotion
pertain (verb) affect (verb)
be a part or attribute of act physically on; have an effect upon
be relevant to have an effect upon
make believe with the intent to deceive
have an emotional or cognitive impact upon
connect closely and often incriminatingly
Difference between pertain and affect

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