Effect vs. Affect

Andyw12345Hi,

Please could somebody explain the difference between effect and affect. I really struggle to understand which of the two I need to use

e.g. should the following be effect or affect?...since any effect/affect on the value of the concept

effect.

Don't feel bad---this is something that often escapes the understanding of native speakers. MANY native speakers.

This linkmight be helpful, but it might just add to the confusion

Hi everybody,

Please could somebody explain (in as simple terms as possible) what the difference between effect and affect is and when you would use each.

Thanks in advance - this really is a fantastic site.

This was originally posted as a separate thread. I've joined it to the first thread you started on this topic since you apparently still ha

Andyw12345Hi everybody,

Please could somebody explain (in as simple terms as possible) what the difference between effect and affect is and when you would use each.

Thanks in advance - this really is a fantastic site.

USAGE Affect and effect are frequently confused. Affect is primarily a verb meaning ‘make

Thanks Yoong :-)

Hi,

You can find a nice explanation with some examples here, and some more details (for instance, about the way the two words are pronounced)

Thanks very much - very helpfull.

Hi guys,

Could somebody advise me as to whether the below use of effect/affect are correct?

Illustrate the effect he feels the internet has on…



Table summarising the effect of the internet



Emergence of the internet does not adversely affect the concept’s effectiveness…



Summary of how each of the 4 P’s h

These are fine. Good job.

Thanks very much - looks like I may have got the hang of this effect vs. affect - do other members agree that my use of effect and affect below is correct?

Illustrate the effect he feels the internet has on…

Effect of the internet (tilte of a table)

Emergence of the internet does not adversely affect the concept’s effectiveness…

Summary of h