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do they mean the same thing or is there a difference


Question Posted Saturday May 31 2008, 8:42 pm

whats the difference between affect and effect? im confused!

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theymos answered Sunday June 1 2008, 6:57 am:
You affect the effect. Affect is a verb(action word) and effect is a noun(thing).

Here are some proper examples from my answers and their questions on Advicenators, found using Google:

-So What I want to know, is if the switch thing is going to affect me.
-After you reboot the xorg.conf changes should take effect. (This is the correct usage. Effect is still being used as a noun.)
-Here's a video I made demonstrating the effect
-this [is a] guide on how to use CSS to full effect
-there is a major security issue with Vista, and that will affect sales
-It will only affect your lip area, and might not be permanent
-it's never enough to affect your health.

When you are completely clueless about whether or not to use effect or affect, use effect. It's still incorrect, but it looks better.

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Katlyn answered Sunday June 1 2008, 12:23 am:
affect is a verb

effect is a noun

a simple sentece is When you affect something, you produce an effect on it.

Affect is usually a verb meaning "to influence".
The drug has many adverse side effects

Effect can also be used as a verb meaning "to bring about".

The present government effected many positive changes.

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