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Affect vs. Effect
Affect
<verb>
- To influence something or someone
- example: This English class is affecting my mood.
Effect
<noun>
- A result, consequence, or the outcome of an influence
- example: My friends have a positive effect on me.
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Words We Confuse >> RulesAffect vs. Effect Examples
Examples
Affect
- He was affected by her smile.
- The pain affected his performance.
- His personality affected everyone around him.
- Your generosity affects the whole community.
Effect
- Her smile had a positive effect on him.
- The pain had a negative effect on him.
- His personality had an effect on everyone around him.
- Your generosity had a positive effect on the whole community.