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  1. What's an easy way to remember when to use "affect" or "effect"?

    May 6, 2011 · Is there an easy way to remember when to use the word affect or effect in a sentence? It is very confusing, and I still get them mixed up.

  2. "Effect" vs. "Affect" - English Language & Usage Stack Exchange

    May 26, 2020 · I've noticed that some people use effect and affect interchangeably. What are the differences between these two and when are the proper situations to use each of them?

  3. Which one is correct? affect or effect [duplicate]

    Aug 9, 2019 · 0 In the sentence affect is the right answer ,because .affect is a verb and effect is a noun . Effect is a change that somebody or something causes in a result,while affect is to …

  4. Affect vs impact - English Language & Usage Stack Exchange

    Aug 24, 2018 · Affect simply means to have an effect or influence on; i.e., to cause something to change in some way. Impact, on the other hand, means to collide with or crash into something …

  5. What is the difference between "affect" and "influence"?

    Influence has two main connotations that affect doesn't. The first is that of relation to process rather than state, so that something might affect a rock but rarely would circumstances arise …

  6. Affect vs effect use - English Language & Usage Stack Exchange

    May 2, 2020 · affect (v): to have an influence on someone or something, or to cause a change in someone or something effect (v): to achieve something and cause it to happen So, I would say …

  7. meaning - Different between 'effect' and 'impact' - English …

    Sep 8, 2014 · There is little difference between the two words but "effect" is a general term and "impact" tends to indicate something more profound. The words can be used interchangeably …

  8. homonyms - "affect business" vs "effect business" - English …

    Is there an actual correct version between "this will affect business" vs "this will effect business?" I've seen both in supposedly formal writing, and read numerous explanations as to when to …

  9. How common is the confusion between "affect" and "effect"?

    I, too understand that affect vs. effect is still strictly defined and certainly does not fall under the "forgivable because of linguistic evolution" category. The website certainly uses effect …

  10. word choice - Is there a name for the "impact instead of affect ...

    Sep 23, 2017 · Closed 8 years ago. I'm sure there is much discussion (and lamentation!) on this site about the increasing use of impact as a verb in the place of affect, along with the use of …