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Rules for using affect and effect?
What are the rules for using affect vs effect?
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- tampicoLv 61 decade agoFavorite Answer
Affect and effect are two words that are commonly confused.
"Affect" is usually a verb meaning "to influence".
The drug did not affect the disease.
"Effect" is usually a noun meaning "result".
The drug has many adverse side effects.
"Effect" can also be used as a verb meaning "to bring about".
The present government effected many positive changes.
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"each word can be used as a verb and a transitive verb". No, effect is a noun (affect is the verb and that is the difference between the two). I always think of "cause and effect" to remember which is which. For some reason, that helps me!
- 1 decade ago
"Affect is usually a verb meaning 'to influence.' Effect is usually a noun meaning 'result.' (e.g., The drug did not affect the disease, and it had adverse side effects.) Effect can also be a verb meaning 'to bring about.' (e.g., Only the president can effect such dramatic change.)
Source(s): A Writer's Reference, 4th edtion. Diana Hacker.
