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Mar 22, 2010 06:47
It really kills me to see such common misuse of words between words such as (
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desta
March 23 2010, 02:26:18 UTC
I still mess up effect and affect. :)
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nayish
March 23 2010, 12:33:01 UTC
Lol I always remember that Affect is something done to a person, place, or thing. and Effect is used more as a noun.
"I didnt know how the sound Effect was going to Affect me"
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desta
March 23 2010, 19:43:01 UTC
Affect is also refrenced to psycological conditions.
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nayish
March 25 2010, 13:09:30 UTC
Not always.
The bad traffic Affected my commute today - it wouldnt be effected.
My left hip being lower than the right Affects the way that I walk - again it would not be effected
Affect Vs. Effect
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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AffectIn order to understand the correct situation in which to use the word affect or effect, the first thing one must do is have a clear understanding of what each word means. According to yourDictionary.com, the word Affect means (
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"I didnt know how the sound Effect was going to Affect me"
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The bad traffic Affected my commute today - it wouldnt be effected.
My left hip being lower than the right Affects the way that I walk - again it would not be effected
Affect Vs. Effect
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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AffectIn order to understand the correct situation in which to use the word affect or effect, the first thing one must do is have a clear understanding of what each word means. According to yourDictionary.com, the word Affect means ( ... )
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