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affects vs effects

What I want to write is: It's something that [ ] everyone.
affects or effects? that's one thing that I can never understand. Ta x
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Aurora.
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Affects.

Just remember 'effect' is a noun; 'affect' is a verb.

So it's an effect on something or to affect something.

Edit: usually and in most contexts. Such as the one you asked about.
(edited 13 years ago)
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affects
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py0alb
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effect can also be a verb :fyi:
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james.h
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Original post by Aurora.
Affects.

Just remember 'effect' is a noun; 'affect' is a verb.

So it's an effect on something or to affect something.


'Effect' can also be used as a verb. :fyi:

Edit: Beaten to it. :teehee:
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errmmm effect is short term affect is long term?
Original post by IPlayThePiccolo
What I want to write is: It's something that [ affects ] everyone.
affects or effects? that's one thing that I can never understand. Ta x


In your sentence, you use affect :smile:
thank you!!
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I think that, roughly speaking (feel free to correct me on any technicalities :biggrin:):

•

To affect something is to change it in some way.

The cannonball's trajectory was hardly affected by the mild breeze.


•

To effect something [verb] is to bring it into being / make it happen.

The rioters effected an uneasiness in everyone nearby.


•

An effect [noun], broadly speaking, is a result/consequence of an event.

His yodelling had an interesting effect on the audience.

The special effects in the movie made it thrilling to watch.



:yep:
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Original post by james.h
'Effect' can also be used as a verb. :fyi:

Edit: Beaten to it. :teehee:


:rolleyes: Okay, I was being general.

It's affect in your example, OP, I promise.
Original post by Aurora.

Original post by Aurora.
Affects.

Just remember 'effect' is a noun; 'affect' is a verb.

So it's an effect on something or to affect something.


Generally, this.

Where can effect be used as a verb? :curious: I'm not an English bod. :colondollar:

Oh wait, james.h explains it all. :wizard:
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Original post by IPlayThePiccolo
What I want to write is: It's something that [ ] everyone.
affects or effects? that's one thing that I can never understand. Ta x


The general rule I follow is that 'effect' relates to change and 'affect' relates to influence.
Original post by james.h

Original post by james.h
I think that, roughly speaking (feel free to correct me on any technicalities :biggrin:):

•

To affect something is to change it in some way.



•

To effect something [verb] is to bring it into being / make it happen.



•

An effect [noun], broadly speaking, is a result/consequence of an event.




:yep:


TrueLAD. :adore: You've had a massive effect on my life. :daydreaming:
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Original post by Crazy Paving
TrueLAD. :adore: You've had a massive effect on my life. :daydreaming:

:top:

Don't ask me to explain the difference between 'who' and 'whom', or 'that' and 'which', though. :p:

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