As a verb, affect means to act on or to move. The loss of the homecoming game affected the atmosphere in the whole school.
As a verb, effect means to bring about or accomplish. The Student Council effected new policies that brought many positive changes to the student body.
Check this dictionary definition and explanation for more information.
http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/affect
Could someone explain the difference between affect and effect to me? Thank you.
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Affect is always used as a verb. My sprained ankle will AFFECT my ability to play tennis.
Effect is a noun. The EFFECT of the spilled perfume was everyone left the store.
My studying for the test had the effect I desired; I passed.
My studying affected my grade.
Effect is a noun. The EFFECT of the spilled perfume was everyone left the store.
My studying for the test had the effect I desired; I passed.
My studying affected my grade.