While learning this language and speaking you might have observed that some words sound similar but they are not in actual. These are the confusing words in English which have different meaning and find a different level of application in English sentence. So let’s start today’s session with Confused words – Affect Vs Effect. This set of words are one of the most confusing words in English. They will puzzle you and you would be in a dilemma while making the use of these words. Some people find trouble identifying it and how to set them apart as they sometimes have similar spelling or pronunciation. But don’t worry once you know the difference you will easily find it easy to use them.
Now we will know what is the basic difference that set the words – Affect and Effect apart?
When to Use Affect in Sentences
First of all, we will go through the definition of the word – Affect and then, later on, move towards its application in various sentences. Affect means to influence something or attempt to change or alter something. It is basically a noun and also a verb but mostly it is used as a verb. For example, you can check out the sentences given below to understand the meaning of the word in a better way.
- His game might affect our position in the Indian Premier League.
- The argument on money will affect their marriage deeply.
- We must not allow these problems to affect the project.
- Other peoples’ expectations affect how we behave.
- How can it affect them?
- I hope this won’t affect our friendship.
- Gasoline prices affect all of us one way or another.
When to Use Effect in Sentences
The definition of Effect: The word means the outcome of something or result of something. The word ‘effect’ is generally used as a noun. For example,
- The effect of working late nights was overwhelming.
- The medicine had an immediate effect.
- It had a profound effect on me.
- Your advice will have no effect on them.
- The new tax system comes into effect next year.
- CO? has a lot to do with the so-called greenhouse effect.
- The politician always tried to misrepresent the effect of his policies.
- This climate is having a bad effect on your health.
Trick to remember the difference
Check the usage of the call: If the sentence demands the usage of a noun then you should use ‘effect’ but if the sentence demands the usage of a verb then you must go for ‘affect’.
For example:
- The moonlight affects my mood.
- The effect of studying is to get better marks.
Here we are, again at the end of the session. Till now we were successful in discussing the definition of both the words ‘affect’ and ‘effect’ and how they are different from each other. Moreover, you got to learn various basic aspects in the English language where they can be used by adopting different forms such as that of a verb or noun. You will not find any confusion regarding the words affect or effect anymore. A small tip that would find useful is – the word ‘affect’ is mostly used as a verb and should be avoided as a noun whereas ‘effect’ is generally used as a noun and rarely as a verb. Stay tuned for the updated regarding the concepts of English from EnglishBix.com.