affect vs. effect
/əˈfekt ˌvɜːrsəs ɪˈfekt/
affect is usually a verb (to influence); effect is usually a noun (the result)
affect vs. effect in a sentence
“The rain will affect the game. The effect was dramatic.”
Origin of affect vs. effect
Both from Latin afficere and efficere, but affect = influence, effect = result
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