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drpaladin

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The heavy rains affected the ballgame due to the effect on the ballfiekd.

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Bill W

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"Affect" is most often a verb meaning "to influence or cause a change," while "effect" is usually a noun meaning "a result or consequence," though "effect" can also be a verb meaning "to bring about". 

Examples of affect versus effect in a sentence: 

Affect: (verb)
"The earthquake affected many people."   
"Drinking alcohol affects your liver." 
"The weather affected our travel plans."  
"The rain affected the baseball game."  
"The new policy affected employee morale." 

Effect: (as a verb) 
"To effect a positive outcome, he ensured that the instrument was properly calibrated." 
"The agreement effected a change in their relationship going forward."  
"The civil rights group effected change through peaceful protest." 

Effect: (as a noun) 
"One effect of the earthquake was that many people lost their homes." 
"A dark paint color will have the effect of making the room seem smaller." 
"The new law prohibiting texting while driving will go into effect tomorrow." 
"The special effects in this movie are amazing." 
"The effect of the rain was a canceled game."
 
 
When were affect and effect first used in English? 
  • "Affect" (noun): 
    First recorded use: Middle English period (1150-1500). 
    Earliest evidence: Before 1398. 
    Origin: Borrowed from Latin. 
    Meaning: A technical term in psychology and psychiatry, referring to an emotional state or expression. 
     
  • "Effect" (noun): 
    First recorded use: Middle English period (1150-1500). 
    Earliest evidence: 1385. 
    Origin: Multiple origins, partly borrowed from French. 
    Meaning: A change that results when something is done or happens. 
     
  • Effect as a verb 
    First recorded use: late 1500s 
    Earliest evidence: 1581 
    Meaning: To bring about, cause, or accomplish 
     
  • Affect as a verb 
    First recorded use: 1630s 
    Meaning: To have an impact on or influence 
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wildone

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Affect and Effect are two words I always struggle with, not knowing which one to use. Sort of like Enquiry and Inquiry :unsure: 

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