Affect vs. Effect · distinguish their meanings and uses

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Your new ahaAffect is usually a verb meaning to influence; effect is usually a noun meaning a result

Affect typically works as a verb meaning to influence, while effect typically works as a noun meaning a result. Source: Wiktionary: affect ↗

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