Learn the differences between Affect Vs. Effect
When to Use Affect vs. Effect
Affect is a verb:
– A word or phrase that describes an action, condition, or experience.
Effect is a noun:
– A word that refers to a person, place, thing, event, substance, or quality.
What Is The Difference Between “Affect” And “Effect”?
Affect:
Make a difference to; bring about change; touch the feelings of; move emotionally.
Effect:
A change which is a result or consequence of an action or other cause.
How to use Affect
influence, affect emotionally
Example:
1. The war has affected all sectors of the economy.
2. Defects on this chromosome are more likely to affect men, who have only one copy, while women have two.
3. If it’s not affecting me physically or emotionally, I can’t get angry and I won’t be scared.
4. Our list is the latest sign that the financial services industry now recognizes gender diversity as a strategic issue that affects business outcomes.
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How to use Effect
result
Example:
1. The effect of the war is enormous.
2. The price adjustment for refinance transactions that went into effect in December is adding to the cost.
3. At the peak of the crisis in April, that’s when we found the greatest effect of social capital on the virus.
4. The pandemic, national division and unrest has had a serious effect on these young people.
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