affect vs effect: What's the Difference?
These words sound alike but mean different things. Here's how to keep them straight.
What each one means
- affect: to influence (verb)
- effect: a result (noun)
Examples
- affect: The weather can affect your mood.
- effect: The effect was immediate.
Practice
How will this ___ the outcome? What ___ will it have?
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