affect (v.)/ effect (n.)AmE; BrE: /əˈfekt/ - /ıˈfekt/Affect is a verb. It means ‘cause a change in’ or ‘influence’.• TV affects children’s behavior.Effect is usually a noun meaning ‘result’ or ‘change’.• The war had a serious effect on petrol prices.Affect = to have an effect on something• My parents' divorce had a big effect on me.
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