Affect vs Effect - Instant Grammar Checker

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Quick Rule

AFFECT (verb)

To influence or change something

"The weather affects my mood."

EFFECT (noun)

The result of a change

"The effect was immediate."

Pro Tips

  • Memory trick: "Affect" is an Action (both start with A)
  • Memory trick: "Effect" is the End result (both start with E)
  • Exception: "Effect" can be a verb meaning "to bring about" (rare)
  • Exception: "Affect" can be a noun in psychology (very rare)