2007-01-15 11:45:20 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
Effect and affect are homophones. This means that they have the same sound, but different spelling.
Effect-The aftermath of an event. Ex. Wet grass was the effect of the rain.
Affect-The process of showing care or love towards one self or another. Ex. John was affectionate when he gave $1,000 to the homeless person.
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2007-01-15 11:55:44 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Effect (n) : result
The effect of eating too much candy was that he had a stomachache.
Effect (v) : to bring something about. Almost always used as "to effect change"
My new boss says he really wants to effect some changes in this company.
Affect (n): emotional state
The girl's affect seemed fragile.
Affect (v): to have influence
I don't exactly know how this pepper will affect the flavor of the soup.
2007-01-16 01:30:53 · answer #2 · answered by drshorty 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Effect is a noun, and affect is a verb
Ex. What is the EFFECT of different kinds of fertilizers on the growth of plants.
How is the growth of plants AFFECTed by different kinds of fertilizers.
2007-01-15 19:53:45 · answer #3 · answered by Amaryllis 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
effect is the result of something
affect is to bring about change
2007-01-15 19:58:29 · answer #4 · answered by llmotherof2ll 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
they're pretty similar. Usually, affect is reserved for changing emotions or feelings/
2007-01-15 19:54:37 · answer #5 · answered by wayne 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
One is a noun and one is a verb I think . . .
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2007-01-15 19:54:29 · answer #6 · answered by kate 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋