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Affect vs. Effect

Affect

/əˈfekt/

To produce a change or influence something or someone.

Examples:

It affected him like an electric shock.'It affects us all right if he doesn't start at all.'It is an affecting thing.

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Effect

/ɪˈfekt/

A change that is a result or consequence of an action or other cause

Examples:

The effects of small habits compound over time.All this was effected as mysteriously as though by magic.I fancy the effect will be pleasing.'

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Ways to tell them apart:

Remember that effect is commonly a noun and refers to a result or outcome.
Affect, on the other hand, is usually a verb and means to influence or make a change in something.
Think of affect as an action, both starting with a.
Recall that effect is an end result or consequence, similar to the letter e for end.
A fun tip is to use the mnemonic RAVEN: Remember Affect Verb Effect Noun.

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