explain the correct usage of affect vs. effect?

Question

do they have the same meaning, or are their definitions different? also, provide a specific example of when one should one be used over the other.

Answer 1

the effect of some kinds of drugs is that they affect the nervous system

Answer 2

USAGE Affect and effect are both verbs and nouns, but only effect is common as a noun, usually meaning 'a result, consequence, impression, etc.':: my father’s warnings had no effect on my adventurousness. The noun affect is restricted almost entirely to psychology (see affect 2 ). As verbs, they are used differently. Affect most commonly means 'produce an effect on, influence': | smoking during pregnancy can affect the baby's development. Affect also means 'pretend to have or feel (something)' (see affect 3 ): | she affected a concern for those who had lost their jobs. Effect means 'bring about': | the negotiators effected an agreement despite many difficulties.

Answer 3

As i know affect is action effect is reaction, for example presence of u will affect the out come of match,
and out come of the match wil effect ur performance
affect =>would be cause somthing
effect=>reacting from some cause

Answer 4

Affect is a verb:
Will this affect my health?

Effect is a noun:
Will it have any effect on my health?

Effect can sometimes be a verb:
The new government will effect many beneficial changes.
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Answer 5

The effect of your question can be measured by the degree to which I am "affect"ed.

Answer 6

I always think of effect as an action

the medication was very effective in curing her disease.

and affect as more of an emotion.

She was deeply affected by her fathers death.

Answer 7

"She addressed the devestating effects of the tornado that destroyed the town last summer." That is the correct way to use it. :)