CONFUSING WORDS · B2 · Academic & work

affect vs effect

Affect is usually a verb meaning influence; effect is usually a noun meaning result.

USE AFFECT

affect + object

The delay may affect our deadline.Gecikme son tarihimizi etkileyebilir.
USE EFFECT

have an effect on + noun

The change had a positive effect on sales.Değişikliğin satışlar üzerinde olumlu etkisi oldu.
MEMORY MAP

Affect is the action; effect is the end result.

PRACTISE · CHECK · REVIEW

Noise can ___ your concentration.

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