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Affect vs Effect: Grammar comparison Chart for Clear Writing

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Aspect Term	Affect	Effect
Definition	To influence or produce a change in something (commonly used as a verb).	A result or outcome produced by a cause (commonly used as a noun); can also mean to bring about (less common verb).
Part of speech	Verb (primary usage); e.g., 'The weather affects my mood.'	Noun (primary usage): 'The effect was immediate.' Verb (less common): 'They effected change.'
Usage example	Verb: 'Smoking can negatively affect your health.'	Noun: 'The new law had an immediate effect on emissions.'
Common errors	Using 'affect' when you mean 'effect' as a noun: 'The affect was...' (incorrect).	Using 'effect' as a noun when you mean the action: 'How will this effect me?' (should be 'affect'). Confusing 'effect' (result) with 'affect' (influence).
Memory tip	Affect = Action (both start with A) — think influence (a verb).	Effect = End result (both start with E) — think outcome (a noun).
Synonyms	Influence, alter, change, impact (when used as a verb).	Result, outcome, consequence, impact (when used as a noun).

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