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Ella Janson
@jansonella 18, May 2023 12:00 AM
affect vs effect
What's the difference between affect and effect?
answers 4
Answer 1
Andrew Bloodgood
@andrewbloodgood90 21, May 2023 06:30 PM
Effect is most often used as a noun. It points toward an event or a thing. It is often used when an end result is being discussed.
What effect did the schedule of games have on the team?
Did his retirement have any effect on his family?
Effect can follow these words: the, any, an, into, on, take, or. (Affect cannot!)
1. The prescribed medication had an effect on the patient's symptoms.
2. We have to give the changes time to take effect.
Effect can be used as a verb in one particular situation. It can be used to mean to accomplish something or to cause something to happen.
Answer 2
Andrew Bloodgood
@andrewbloodgood90 21, May 2023 06:29 PM
Affect is almost always used as a verb to mean to influence someone or something, rather than to cause something.
1. How does one’s personality affect success on the job?
2. These weather conditions will affect the number of people who will come to the outdoor concert.
Affect can be used as a noun in one particular situation: when referring to a display of emotion.
Answer 3
Anthony Bearcub
@anthonybearcub 21, May 2023 06:27 PM
The verb affect(opens in a new tab) means “to act on; produce a change in”. It can also mean “to impress the mind or move the feelings of”.
Effect(opens in a new tab) is most commonly used as a noun, meaning “result” or “consequence.” One way to decide if effect is the correct word to use is to replace it with another noun. For example, “His sunburn was an effect of exposure to the sun.” Another way to say it is, “His sunburn was a result of exposure to the sun.”
Answer 4
Mason Albany
@masonalbany 21, May 2023 06:24 PM
Both of these words are verbs and nouns and their meanings overlap.
Generally, we use affect as a verb (an action word) and effect as a noun (an object word).