2007-03-12 14:28:49 · 12 answers · asked by ChooChooTrainsAreFun 2 in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
af·fect1 (ə-fĕkt')
tr.v., -fect·ed, -fect·ing, -fects.
1. To have an influence on or effect a change in: Inflation affects the buying power of the dollar.
2. To act on the emotions of; touch or move.
3. To attack or infect, as a disease: Rheumatic fever can affect the heart.
ef·fect (ĭ-fĕkt')
n.
1. Something brought about by a cause or agent; a result.
2. The power to produce an outcome or achieve a result; influence: The drug had an immediate effect on the pain. The government's action had no effect on the trade imbalance.
3. A scientific law, hypothesis, or phenomenon: the photovoltaic effect.
4. Advantage; avail: used her words to great effect in influencing the jury.
5. The condition of being in full force or execution: a new regulation that goes into effect tomorrow.
6.
1. Something that produces a specific impression or supports a general design or intention: The lighting effects emphasized the harsh atmosphere of the drama.
2. A particular impression: large windows that gave an effect of spaciousness.
3. Production of a desired impression: spent lavishly on dinner just for effect.
7. The basic or general meaning; import: He said he was greatly worried, or words to that effect.
8. effects Movable belongings; goods.
tr.v., -fect·ed, -fect·ing, -fects.
1. To bring into existence.
2. To produce as a result.
2007-03-12 14:32:22 · answer #1 · answered by crzywriter 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Affect is a verb only. It is used in cases where something is influenced.
Ex: The plant was affected by the fertilizer.
Effect can be both a noun and a verb. When used as a noun, it represents what something changed. (The noun form usually has the word "a" or "the" in front of it.) When used as a verb, it is used where the word initiate (to cause something to happen) can be used.
Ex (as noun): The effects of the diet were only temporary.
Ex (as verb): The Princess of Wale's death may soon effect a new law.
2007-03-12 14:57:15 · answer #2 · answered by I am soooo splendiferous 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When you use the word AFFECT, you are saying that something has had an emotional or mental impact on someone or something. EFFECT means the result of something that has been said, done, used, or acted upon. A lot of people do get those two mixed up.
2007-03-12 14:34:50 · answer #3 · answered by jrmygray 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Effect is a noun as in the sentence....the rain has a positive effect on the garden.
Affect is a verb as in the sentence.....How will that affect me? Or The rain affects the garden.
2007-03-12 14:33:07 · answer #4 · answered by werbmom 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
effect is used as a noun while affect is used as a verb
for example,
people are injured by the side effect of the medicine.
my mom's humble attitude toward life seriously affects me.
2007-03-12 14:50:27 · answer #5 · answered by Hawi 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Affect is a verb (think A for Action).
The movie AFFECTED me strongly.
Effect is a noun.
The Effects of global warming are being debated.
2007-03-12 14:32:30 · answer #6 · answered by stormsinger1 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The effect of the alcohol he drank last night, really affected his behaviour/driving.....The effect of the company's downsizing affected the morale of the employees....The sad movie really affected me strongly and I was surprised that it would have that effect on me...Hope these examples will help you understand
2007-03-12 15:05:36 · answer #7 · answered by Just Me 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
effect is the result of something
and affect is like to have an influence or chance in something
2007-03-12 14:32:54 · answer #8 · answered by Kaela 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Effect is a noun.
Affect is a verb.
At least, in the most common usage of each word.
2007-03-12 14:31:50 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
that's awesome, I just asked basically the same question, it seems like people here have no clue! I mean, seriously, this is elementary school stuff!
2007-03-12 14:33:13 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋