Affect vs Effect

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What is the difference between 'affect' and 'effect'?

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Affect is a verb meaning to influence something, while effect is a noun meaning the result of a change.

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What part of speech is 'effect'?

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Noun

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What part of speech is 'affect'?

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Verb

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Provide an example of 'affect' in a sentence.

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The weather can greatly affect your mood.

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Provide an example of 'effect' in a sentence.

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The effect of the new law was felt immediately.

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What does it mean to be 'affected' by something?

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To be influenced or changed by an external factor.

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What does it mean to 'effect' change?

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To bring about or cause a change to happen.

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In the sentence 'The sunlight has a positive effect on plants', what does 'effect' refer to?

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The positive result or outcome of sunlight on plants.

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In the sentence 'The new policy will affect employee productivity', what does 'affect' mean?

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To influence or change employee productivity.

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Is 'effected' a correct usage in the context of 'The changes were effected by the manager'?

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Yes, 'effected' means that the changes were brought about or implemented.