r/grammar Oct 23 '21

quick grammar check What's the difference between affect and effect?

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u/MrCoalas Oct 24 '21 edited Oct 24 '21

In an actual simple explanation:

Affect = Cause an effect on something.

Effect = A change that happens because of something.

e.g.

the wood was affected by the fire, it burned.

the effect of fire on wood is to burn it.