difference of efffect and affect ?

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anonymous · Answer

affect means to alter or change, while effect means the result of something altering or changing

anonymous · Answer

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anonymous · Answer

Affect means to change or to influence. Effect means as a result or consequence.
If you are talking about a result, then use the word "effect."

directrix · Answer

Common Errors in English Usage is one of my favorite sites. Click on http://public.wsu.edu/~brians/errors/index.html to get there and then on "Go to list of errors." You will see affect/effect. Click on affect/effect to view a thorough discussion of the two words.

anonymous · Answer

you should close this question now to free up some space on the open ones (: