Diction: Affect vs. Effect
Affect and effect are commonly confused words in the English language. Affect is typically used as a verb meaning to influence or alter, while effect is a noun denoting a result or consequence. This mini-lesson provides clear examples and explanations to help grasp the difference between these two terms.
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Diction: Affect and Effect From the UWF Writing Lab s 101 Grammar Mini-Lessons Series Mini-Lesson #51
Affect In ordinary usage, the word affect is used as a verb meaning to influence, to alter, to change, or to pretend to have or feel. Drinking alcohol can affect your body s response time.
Effect The word effect is used as a noun meaning result or consequence. The word effect is also used in formal English as a verb meaning to bring about or to make happen. The effects of the hurricane were visible the next morning when the sun rose.
Examples: The noise affects my concentration. I refused to let her grouchiness affect me.
More examples: His speech had a positive effect on the audience, His threats had no effect on the people upstairs. The organization has effected a remarkable change in its prot g s. The President has effected a new tax program.
