Synonym: accomplish, achieve, cause, complete, determine, evoke, execute, influence, make, perform, produce. Antonym: cause. Similar words: in effect, take effect, effectively, effectiveness, the greenhouse effect, affect, infection, effort. Meaning: [ɪ’fekt] 
n. 1. a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon 2. an outward appearance 3. (of a law) having legal validity 4. a symptom caused by an illness or a drug 5. an impression (especially one that is artificial or contrived) 6. the central meaning or theme of a speech or literary work. v. 1. produce 2. act so as to bring into existence.
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1. The effect speaks, the tongue needs not. 
2. The value of culture is its effect on character. It avails nothing unless it ennobles and strengthens that,Its use is for life, Its aim is not beauty but goodness.
3. The snow had a predictable effect on traffic.
4. Paddy’s words had a startling effect on the children.
5. Her criticisms had the effect of discouraging him completely.
6. The news had an electric effect.
7. Kindly inform us when this is put into effect.
8. The rule is still in effect.
9. His pessimism has the effect of depressing everyone.
10. One effect of overeating may be obesity.
11. These tragic incidents have had an immediate effect.
12. Kindly notify us when this is put into effect.
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13. His words had exactly the opposite effect.
14. Her presence during the crisis had a calming effect.
15. The crisis had a negative effect on trade.
16. Affairs do have a devastating effect on marriages.
17. It is important to distinguish between cause and effect.
18. The medicine had a potent effect on your disease.
19. The effect of this change will be to delay…
20. The announcement had a dramatic effect on house prices.
21. She uses wit with deadly effect.
22. The final scene was dismayingly lacking in theatrical effect.
23. The picture had a three-dimensional effect.
24. Acid rain has a devastating effect on the forest.
25. They had seriously miscalculated the effect of inflation.
26. This drug has a cumulative effect.
27. Alcohol has a noticeable effect on the body.
28. For maximum effect do the exercises every day.
29. Her words had a magical effect on us.
30. Do not, for one repulse, give up the purpose that you resolved to effect.
More similar words: in effect, take effect, effectively, effectiveness, the greenhouse effect, affect, infection, effort, efficacy, efficient, offer, efficiency, differ, offense, offender, offering, offensive, different, difference, differ from, decaffeinated, make a difference, elect, reject, expect, insect, detect, aspect, direct, select.
Use the word effect in a sentence. The sentences below are ordered by length from shorter and easier to longer and more complex. They use effect in a sentence, providing visitors a sentence for effect.
- The effect was amazing! (1)
- The effect was immediate. (4)
- Now it had the contrary effect. (10)
- Pulpit-preaching has no effect. (10)
- But I shall risk their effect on him. (9)
- The effect was discomforting to him. (10)
- A curious effect was produced on them. (10)
- The effect can be no less than hideous! (7)
- On Elinor its effect was very different. (4)
- She could fancy she produced an effect. (10)
- This seemed the last effect of subtle wit. (9)
- She produced more effect than was visible. (10)
- And this had one curious psychological effect. (8)
- On Mrs. Pendyce those words had a strange effect. (8)
- There was no manifest connection of cause and effect. (2)
- He spoke, perhaps, with too great an effect of relief. (9)
- She looked at it with an effect of surprise and doubt. (9)
- That evidence is to the effect that the blow was accidental. (8)
- He noticed that his second approach produced the same effect. (10)
- Lessing tried his hand at it, with a sobering effect upon readers. (10)
- The latter half is half-humorous and, I think, will help the effect. (14)
- By this time Stephen had finished his glass, and the effect was seen. (22)
- It is harmonic rather than melodic, and extremely modulatory in effect. (3)
- They talked of the landscape, and of the strange cloud effect before them. (9)
- What a fiendish effect their smiles have, through their cinders and sweat! (9)
- When he discovered, later, would not the effect undo the good of lies now? (8)
- She tried the effect of various creepers, and they were as a staring paint. (10)
- She bent her eyes inquiringly upon him, as if for the effect of this argument. (9)
- The effect on him of his recent exercise in pathos was to compose him to slumber. (10)
- Shall I tell a truth which, discrediting my courage, will have the effect of a lie? (1)
- I was at a loss to guess where that most unpleasant effect on the senses came from. (10)
- Its only effect was to make my head feel as if it were violently waggled to and fro. (14)
- He knew the effect of an exhibition of physical dexterity and strength upon a coward. (10)
- He dreads the effect upon Ellen, and we must leave it to your judgment about telling her. (9)
- What was the effect of his wide travels and meeting with notable persons on his character? (3)
- All this ought certainly to unmake the author in question, but this is not really the effect. (9)
- And, after all, in his art, as in most arts, the effect of the work was two-thirds the game. (13)
- Her husband is the pistol she carries in her pocket, and she has fired him twice, with effect. (10)
- Perhaps criticism has a cumulative and final effect; perhaps it does some good we do not know of. (9)
- And yet, upon reflection, he decided not to leave her, peremptorily informing her to that effect. (10)
- The sensation of freedom had a magical effect on me, so that I was the wildest talker of them all. (10)
- All was correct, and if of a funereal correctness to me, I am sure this effect was purely subjective. (9)
- He had been detected trying to extract capital from the effect of his little piece of brotherly love. (8)
- It was excellent champagne, and, since Noel had never yet touched alcohol, had an instantaneous effect. (8)
- They discovered that it produced its effect only on those who were connected with the Ueberhell family. (5)
- I am pleased to find that my letter had so much effect on you, and that De Courcy is certainly your own. (4)
- But the only visible effect was the substitution of wide, low-lying sheets of smoke for their bulk of fog. (1)
- The poor fellow was in an effect of belated summer as to clothes, and he looked not merely haggard but shabby. (9)
- The artist went about the room, meanwhile, with an effect of indifference which by no means offended Fulkerson. (9)
- She translated several exclamations of the ladies and gentlemen in German: they were entirely to the same effect. (10)
- It appeared that Lapham required but to understand or feel the beautiful effect intended, and he was ready to pay for it. (9)
- The effect of weathering on such roofs is to chip off pieces of slate and to rust the nails, so that whole units drop off. (17)
- She was rather apt to write him notes, taking back or reaffirming the effect of something that had just passed between them. (9)
- The climate had a bad effect upon him; he could compose but little, and the condition of his lungs obliged a return to France. (3)
- Beaton took these mockeries serenely, and shook hands with Miss Woodburn, with the effect of having already shaken hands with Alma. (9)
- I seem to have seen something of the same effect in engravings: opulent landscapes, deserted and overhung with the passage of storm. (2)
- She moved deliberately, as if she realized exactly the full effect of her entrance at that moment among all these heated, tired people. (13)
- From the smoky ceiling hung the great antlers of a stag, to which the electric bulbs had been fastened with an effect of picturesqueness. (12)
- The effect of so enormously increasing the already disproportionate number of workers in a single generation could be no other than disastrous. (7)
- The words had escaped him mechanically, for they were those he used to Holly when she had a pain, but their effect was instantaneously distressing. (8)
- The white-slave agitation of a year or so ago was ludicrously extravagant and emotional, but its net effect is a better conscience, a new alertness. (16)
- When they re-entered the hall gallery the sight of two middle-aged Forsytes drinking tea together had its magical effect, and they became quite silent. (8)
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Do you have trouble deciding when to use affect and when to use effect? This is a common and understandable problem in English because the two words sound remarkably similar (if not identical) and have related — though distinct — meanings. Luckily, it’s easy to learn the difference and avoid mistaking these two words. See Step 1 below to get started!
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Use «affect» as a verb meaning «to influence» or «to cause a change.» Though «affect» has multiple meanings, its most common use is as a verb with a meaning similar to «produce.» Typically, when people want to say that one thing has had an impact on another, they will use the verb «affect.»[1]
To distinguish this meaning of the word «affect» from «effect», use the following mnemonic: «When I affect something, I produce an effect’.’
- Below are a few examples of the word «affect» being used in this way:
- It’s hard to say how the price of gasoline will affect the economy in the long run.
- Growing up with three older sisters affected me greatly as a person.
- When someone affects you strongly, you may develop affection for them. (Notice in this example that the root of affection is affect.)
- Below are a few examples of the word «affect» being used in this way:
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Use «affect» as a verb meaning «to pretend» or «to put on airs.» People also use the word «affect» when someone acts in a way that’s different from how s/he normally acts. If someone assumes a new personality or look, s/he is «affecting» his or her new traits.[2]
- Below are a few examples of the word «affect» being used in this way:
- Richard affected an attitude of indifference, though he was deeply hurt by the comments.
- In her role as Lady Macbeth, Sally, normally jovial, was able to affect a cold sneer of cruelty.
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- Below are a few examples of the word «affect» being used in this way:
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Use «affect» as a noun meaning «mood» or «mental state.» Finally, the word «affect» is sometimes used to describe the way someone seems or acts — often in a psychological sense. Someone’s «affect» can be thought of roughly as the way s/he externally «seems.»[3]
- Below are a few examples of the word «affect» being used in this way:
- The gambler’s flat, emotionless affect served him well at the poker table.
- Dr. Robertson noted that the patient’s affect had responded well to the regimen of anti-psychotics.
- Below are a few examples of the word «affect» being used in this way:
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Use «effect» as a noun meaning «the result of a cause.» When people misuse «affect» with an «A», they often intended this meaning of «effect» with an «E.» An «effect» in this sense is the opposite of a cause — an event that happens because of some other precipitating event happening.[4]
- Below are a few examples of the word «effect» being used in this way:
- It’s hard to say what effect the rising price of gasoline will have on the world economy.
- One undesirable effect of not wearing shoes is getting really dirty feet.
- The hurricane caused countless tragedies and many victims are still feeling its depressing effects.
- Below are a few examples of the word «effect» being used in this way:
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Use «effect» as a noun with a meaning similar to «impression.» Another meaning of the word «effect» is related to the impression or sensation that a person, thing, or event produces. These «effects» can be psychological, physical, or emotional.
- Below are a few examples of the word «effect» being used in this way:
- Dvorak’s New World Symphony produced a moving effect on the listeners in the auditorium.
- The experimental drug is known to have a calming effect on rats, though it is not yet ready for human trials.
- Below are a few examples of the word «effect» being used in this way:
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Use «effect» as a verb meaning «to bring about.» This meaning of «effect» is tricky because it can be used similarly to the word «affect» with the meaning «to cause or influence.»[5]
The two words are nearly interchangeable, though maintain slightly different meanings — «effect» implies a cause bringing about or accomplishing a change, whereas «affect» implies a cause or force altering something.- Below are a few examples of the word «effect» being used in this way:
- The CEO demanded that the employees work overtime to effect a complete overhaul of the company’s product line.
- Her actions in the War Room effected a change in the situation on the battlefield.
- Below are a few examples of the word «effect» being used in this way:
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Use «effect» as a noun meaning «personal possession.» Finally, one somewhat out-of-style use of the word «effect» is to convey the idea of someone’s private possessions — his or her wallet, phone, keys, mementos, jewelry, diary, and so on. In this case, «effect» as almost always used in its plural form, as in «personal effects.»
- Below are a few examples of the word «effect» being used in this way:
- His personal effects were scattered across the kitchen but the man himself was nowhere to be found.
- The little girl skipped through the forest, choosing rocks and flowers as her personal effects as she went.
- Below are a few examples of the word «effect» being used in this way:
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Does a contract «stay in affect» with an extension or «stay in effect»?
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Affect or Effect in this sentence? «We will continue to communicate without affect for the rest of our lives.»
If you mean without emotion, «affect» is correct. If you mean without impact, it would be «effect.»
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«Robben didn’t think the comedy show would effect him so much, but after two jokes his stomach hurt.»
It should be «affect.» Always plug the meaning of the word into the sentence and see if it makes sense if you’re not sure. To affect is to influence or impact. To effect is to bring about or cause to happen. This make sense: «Robben didn’t think the comedy show would impact him so much, but after two jokes his stomach hurt.» This doesn’t make sense: «Robben didn’t think the comedy show would bring him about so much, but after two jokes his stomach hurt.»
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To use affect and effect correctly, remember that «affect» is usually a verb that means «to influence» or «to cause to change,» and «effect» is usually a noun that means «the result of something.» For example, in the sentence «Gas prices affect the economy,» «affect» is correct because gas prices are influencing the economy. In the sentence «The economy is still experiencing the effects of rising gas prices,» «effects» is correct because the economy is experiencing the results of rising gas prices. To learn more from our English Ph.D. co-author, like how to use «effect» as a verb, keep reading the article!
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Main Affect vs. Effect Takeaways:
- Both affect and effect can be verbs and nouns
- Affect is usually a verb that means to change
- When affect is a noun, it means a type of behavior, disposition, feeling, or emotion
- Effect is usually a verb that means to cause change
- When effect is a noun, it means the results of a change
- Mnemonic devices like RAVEN (remember—affect, verb; effect, noun) can help you remember the difference between these two.
- Affect and effect are not true homophones, meaning they are not pronounced the same way.
If you’re still not sure whether to use affect or effect in your otherwise perfect sentence, you’re not alone. Let’s quickly break down each point with clear examples and pronunciation guides.
The Most Common Use for Affect: Verb
The Exception: Affect as a Noun
One of the most confusing things about the English language is that it often uses the same words to mean different things.
How do you keep everything straight? One trick for telling the difference between the noun version of a word and the verb version is the way that each is pronounced.
Affect Pronunciation Guide:
When affectis a verb, emphasize the second syllable = uh-FEKT
When affect is a noun, emphasize the first syllable = AH-fekt
The Most Common Use for Effect: Noun
The Exception: Effect as a Verb
Effect Pronunciation Guide:
Effectis pronounced the same way whether it’s acting as a verb or noun.
Always emphasize the second syllable = ee-FEKT
Let’s look at a few more examples.
How do you Remember Affect and Effect?
Here are three simple tricks for remembering the difference between affect vs. effect. First, “A” comes before “E“in the alphabet. The “A“stands for the action that affects and comes before the effect. Second, if you can replace the word with influence, then you should probably use affect. If you can replace the word with result, you should probably use effect. Third, use the RAVEN mnemonic device: remember—affect, verb; effect, noun.
A mnemonic device is a learning technique that makes it easy to remember and recall information. Try using the RAVEN method to remember the common uses of affect and effect.
Affect or Effect? Rely on RAVEN
- Remember
- Affect
- Verb
- Effect
- Noun
Fourth, but not least, is to remember that effect represents the end. For instance, if you’re referring to the ending result of an action in your sentence, you should use effect. It’s easy to remember since effect and end both start with the letter e.
What is the Difference Between Affect and Effect?
Affect and effect are one of the most mixed-up pairs in the English language. The confusion is due to two main reasons. First, they can sound similar when you say them. On top of that, both effect and affect can function as nouns or verbs. On one hand, affect is usually a verb and means to change or to influence. On the other hand, effect is usually a noun and means the result of a change. In general, affectcovers the relationship between behavior and actionwhile effect covers the relationship between change and results.
Think about it this way: Affect and effect sit on opposite sides of a sentence in the roles of cause and outcome.
In a nutshell, if something affects an object, the object experiences the effect of that action. One thing causes the other.
Will it Affect or Effect Me?
In this example, the correct answer is affect. This is because affect is acting as a verb. You can confirm this two ways. First, you can substitute affect with the verb influence and the sentence still makes perfect sense. What’s more, it is the subject of the sentence and, as a result, acting as noun. Since the sentence already has a noun, the noun effect won’t work. Therefore,
Did the Cold Affect or Effect you?
The correct answer is affect. You can be sure because cold the the subject of the sentence. Since the sentence already has a subject and noun, the noun effect won’t work. Instead, the sentence needs a verb to make sense. In this way, affect makes sense here because it is commonly used as a verb that means to influence or change. You can confirm the verb affect is the correct answer this by substituting it with influence and the sentence still makes sense.
Affect vs. Effect as Parts of Speech
The simplest way to navigate affect vs. effect is by using the parts of speech.
Although it isn’t accurate 100% of the time, parts of speech can be a helpful guideline for choosing the correct word.
If the sentence in question requires a verb, affect is probably the word you’re looking for.
If it’s a noun you need, then effect is most likely the right choice.
1. Definitions of Affect When Used as a Verb
1. To influence or act upon something, bringing about a response or change.
2. To feign or put on a pretense.
3. To touch someone’s feelings.
2. The Definition of Effect When Used as a Noun
As a noun, effect means a change that happens as a result of an action.
Watch out! Exceptions to the Rule
In the English language, there are always exceptions to the rule.
Affect and effect have several less common forms and meanings, and each of those comes with unique rules for usage.
In fact, here’s where affect vs. effect gets tricky and can actually switch places as noun and verb.
1. When Affect is a Noun
When affect is used as a noun, it refers to an emotion or an emotional response.
2. When Effect is a Verb
If affect can be a noun, then surely effect can be a verb. Its meaning in this form is to bring about. More often than not, when effect becomes a verb, it’s paired with words like solutions or change.
Pro Tip: When effect is a verb, it usually appears with the word change
So, do you affect change or effect change? This is where it gets sticky because technically, either word can be used in this scenario, with different meanings. Instead of conveying the idea of bringing about change, affect would mean impacting existing changes.
3. When Affect is an Adjective
Affect can be an adjective, but only you add an -ed. The word affected is the one time affect becomes an adjective, and it can have two distinct meanings.
1. Influenced by an External Factor
2. Artificial or Designed to Impress
4. When to use Affective vs. Effective
The answer is almost always effective. That is unless you’re a psychologist.
Meanings and Examples
Although both words are used as adjectives, effective can be used to mean:
- Producing the desired effect
- Impressive
- Optimal
- Ready for action
Affective, on the other hand, can mean:
- Relating to or expressing emotion
- Influencing emotions or feelings
The meanings of affective are generally specific to psychology and emotions. That means that most of the time when choosing between affective and effective, the latter is almost always the word you want.
5. How to use Personal Effects
In this commonly used idiom, effects are synonymous with belongings.
Pronunciation Guides: I now Pronounce you Affect and Effect
Although some people consider affect and effect to be homophones, their pronunciation isn’t actually identical. If you listen closely, you’ll hear subtle differences.
True homophones are words that sound the same but have different spellings and meanings, such as two, too and to. Affect and effect, when articulated correctly, aren’t the same. Affect is pronounced with more of an “ah” or “uh” sound on the first syllable. Effect has the stronger “eh” sound.
Affect vs. Effect: A Brief Recap
Common Usage: More often than not, if you need a verb, affect is the word you want. If you need a noun, then effect is most likely correct. Remember: Affect commonly means to change, while effect means the result of a change.
Mnemonic Devices: There are several effective mnemonic devices to help in the battle of affect vs. effect. Probably the simplest is RAVEN, which stands for: remember — affect, verb; effect, noun.
Leading with Letters: Pair the letters in affect and effect with letters of common synonyms to remember the meaning. Affect means to alter, while effect means the end result.
Affect vs. Effect Quick Grammar Quiz
Affect Question #1
A. “Affect” is always a verb.
B. “Affect” is always a noun.
C. “Affect” is usually a verb, but it can also be a noun.
D. “Affect” is usually a noun, but it can also be a verb.
Correct!
Wrong!
The answer is C. “Affect” is usually a verb, but it can function as a noun when it refers to a behavior or an attitude.
Effect Question #2
A. “Effect” is always a verb.
B. “Effect” is always a noun.
C. “Effect” is usually a verb, but it can also be a noun.
D. “Effect” is usually a noun, but it can also be a verb.
Correct!
Wrong!
The answer is D. “Effect” is usually a noun, but it can also function as a verb. When acting as a verb, “effect” is usually used with the word “change,” such as in the phrase “to effect change.”
Affect vs. Effect Question #3
Correct!
Wrong!
The answer is FALSE. “Affect” and “effect” are not pronounced the same way. When you pronounce “affect,” you drop your jaw and open your mouth like you do when you say “apple”. When you pronounce “effect,” you do not drop your jaw. Instead, you stretch the sides of your mouth like when you say “email.”
Affected or Effected Question #4
A. The manager effected several staff changes at the hotel.
B. The manager affected several staff changes at the hotel.
Correct!
Wrong!
The answer is A. In this sentence, “effect” is acting as a verb. One clue is that “effect” appears with “changes,” which is often the case when “effect” is used as a verb.
Affect or Effect in a Sentence Question #5
A. Too much sun has a negative affect on me.
B. Too much sun has a negative effect on me.
Correct!
Wrong!
The answer is B. The sentence is about the result of getting too much sun. Since a result is a noun, “effect” is correct as it is functioning as a noun here.
Affect vs. Effect Question #6
A. A lot of sun effects me negatively.
B. A lot of sun affects me negatively.
Correct!
Wrong!
The answer is B. “Sun” is the subject of the sentence and is doing the acting. “Me” is receiving that action. So, “affect” is acting as a verb here and is the correct answer.
Affect vs. Effect Question #7
A. You can’t let those unkind comments affect you.
B. You can’t let those unkind comments effect you.
Correct!
Wrong!
The answer is A. In this sentence, “affect” is acting as a verb.
Affect vs. Effect Question #8
A. When we came back from vacation, my cat showed an unusually sweet effect toward me.
B. When we came back from vacation, my cat showed an unusually sweet affect toward me.
Correct!
Wrong!
The answer is B. The sentence is about the cat’s attitude. Since “affect” refers to an attitude or behavior when it acts as a noun, the correct answer here is “affect.”
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