Word
influenced
Phoneticsin·flu·enced, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈɪnfɫuənst/
UK/ˈɪnfluːənst/
Definitions
01affected by something
B1 · Intermediate
v. to have been changed or affected by someone or something else.
v. past tense or past participle of 'influence', indicating that an effect was exerted upon a subject.
“The young artist was heavily influenced by the bright colours of the city.”
“The committee's final decision was significantly influenced by the testimony of the local residents during the public hearing.”
Usage
Often used in the passive voice with the preposition 'by'.
Pitfall
His music was influenced from jazz.
His music was influenced by jazz.
Use the preposition 'by' to show the source of the influence.
02under the effect of
B2 · Upper Intermediate
adj. being in a state where you are affected by an outside force or person.
adj. subject to an effect or power caused by an external agent; often used to describe a person's state of mind or a creative work.
“She remained influenced by her teacher's advice long after she graduated.”
“The senator appeared influenced by the recent polling data, suddenly shifting his stance on the proposed environmental legislation.”
Usage
Typically functions as a predicative adjective following a linking verb.
Antonyms
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B1 PreliminaryIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.4.0–5.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 3.0–3.544–71TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.550–784
- Frequency
- Common
- Level
- B1 · Intermediate
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