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− | [http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/affect "Affect"] and [http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/effect "effect"] can each both be a noun and a verb, share the sense of ''influence'', and they are often confused with each other. (See the usage note under "Affect.") | + | [http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/affect "Affect"] and [http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/effect?s=t "effect"] can each both be a noun and a verb, share the sense of ''influence'', and they are often confused with each other. (See the usage note under "Affect.") |
In careful speech, both words (as verbs) are similar but not identical. "Affect" is /əˈfɛkt/ (or uh-'''fekt''') and "effect" is /ɪˈfɛkt/ (or ih-'''fekt'''). However, for some people, these words are {{w|homophones}} — it's also explained here: [http://www.writingforward.com/grammar/homophones/homophones-affect-vs-effect homophones affect vs effect]. | In careful speech, both words (as verbs) are similar but not identical. "Affect" is /əˈfɛkt/ (or uh-'''fekt''') and "effect" is /ɪˈfɛkt/ (or ih-'''fekt'''). However, for some people, these words are {{w|homophones}} — it's also explained here: [http://www.writingforward.com/grammar/homophones/homophones-affect-vs-effect homophones affect vs effect]. | ||
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:Using the more obscure meanings of "affect" and "effect" to try to trip up amateur grammar Nazis. | :Using the more obscure meanings of "affect" and "effect" to try to trip up amateur grammar Nazis. | ||
:Cueball: I think that our foreign policy effects the situation. | :Cueball: I think that our foreign policy effects the situation. | ||
− | : | + | :Computer: You mean "affects." |
:Cueball: tee hee hee | :Cueball: tee hee hee | ||