Adverse effect
B1 · Study & Academic · B1 collocations
Meaning
A harmful or unwanted result.
Example
Long working hours can have an adverse effect on both physical and mental health.
How to use it
Typically 'have an adverse effect on something'. Don't confuse 'adverse' (harmful) with 'averse' (unwilling), and use the noun 'effect', not 'affect'.
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