Saturday, November 16, 2013

effect vs affect

There is often confusion over the words ‘effect’ and ‘affect’. In order to understand the difference it is important to remember that ‘effect’ is a noun whereas ‘affect’ is a verb.

Effect
Effect is a noun meaning outcome, consequence or appearance.
What effect did the economy have on your business?

Affect
Affect is a verb meaning 'to transform' or 'to change'.
Did the economy affect your business?

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