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electric_blue68

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10. Affect vs Effect (general rule)

Reply to 3catwoman3 (Original post)

Fri Oct 17, 2025, 10:54 PM

Oct 17

I get it right as far as I know, but occasionally I have to run it through my head before I type it out.

Affect (Verb)
Definition: To influence, impact, or produce a change in something.
Example: "The new policy will affect our company's profits".
Mnemonic: Think of "affect" and "action" both starting with 'A'; affect is the action of influencing.

Effect (Noun)
Definition: The result, consequence, or outcome of an action or cause.
Example: "The effect of the new policy was a decrease in profits".
Mnemonic: Think of the "E" in "effect" for "end result".

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Please tell me that this is NOT a word - lawsuited [View all] 3catwoman3 Oct 17 OP

Im sure they meant dweller Oct 17 #1

I was a technical editor for 35 years The Blue Flower Oct 17 #2

"...and end up in your Merriam-Webster's." 3catwoman3 Oct 17 #4

"architected"? Ohhh, boy. 😑😄😑 electric_blue68 Oct 17 #9

It is indeed not a word. Rizen Oct 17 #3

There're quite a few words used these days Oeditpus Rex Oct 17 #5

Impactful is a word I detest. It sounds clunky and inelegant. 3catwoman3 Oct 17 #6

Same here Oeditpus Rex Oct 17 #7

ILLEGALS Skittles Oct 17 #8

Efforted...yikes. yorkster Oct 18 #11

Affect vs Effect (general rule) electric_blue68 Oct 17 #10