Affect vs Effect
Don’t let the differences between affect and effect boggle your brain.
Affect is usually a verb.
Simply put, affect means to impact on or influence.
For example, “The snow affected the traffic.”
Effect is usually a noun.
Simply put, effect means a result or outcome.
For example, “I love coffee, the effect is amazing!”
Want to remember the difference?
Affect with an A is an Action.
Effect with an E is an End-result.
Okay so I see this. No one is wrong or right it’s just how my mental sees this. Your example:
“The snow affected the traffic.” Meaning the snow impacted or influenced the traffic, so the “effect” of the snow (end result) is how the traffic is now operating due to the snow… Correct? The definitely go hand in hand I think.
“I love coffee, the (effect) is amazing.” Is that not an action pertaining to feeling overall? Just asking. Great points and ways to stimulate the mental on the topic. Thank you.
Thanks for this remembering tips like A action, E end result
I feel that this is a great example of the two words. Thank you for the explanation of these two different words and their meanings.
Thank you! This is the easiest way to remember the difference affect and effect that I have seen.
Can changing the sentence slightly, change the overall effect of affect or effect in these sentences?
“The snow affected the traffic.”
Or if put… The traffic was greatly effected by the snow.?
“I love coffee, the effect is amazing!”
Or if put… I love how coffee affects me, it’s amazing!
These two words in the English language have always haunted me but this is a great way to remember. Thanks
Best way I’ve seen it explained and understood it.
And makes it sensible and easy to remember. GREAT!!
Thank you for the simple answer! I used to think I was ok at grammar & punctuation; I’m learning all over again.