Affect
Affect is a verb meaning ‘influence or cause someone or something to change’. To do something that produces an effect or change in something or in someone’s situation:
- Our governments continue to affect how we live.
- The economy has been severely affected by the constant lockdowns.
Effect
Effect is a noun that means ‘change or result’. The way in which an event, action, or person changes someone or something.
- Many people today understand the serious effects of eating genetically modified food.
- A lot of parents worry about the effect of social media on their children’s behaviour.
Libertad Tip
Libertad tip on knowing which one is correct – try replacing affect with the word ‘change’ and the word ‘result’ for effect.
- Our governments continue to change how we live. (affect)
- A lot of parents worry about the result of social media on their children’s behaviour. (effect)