affect vs effect: what's the difference?
Affect is usually a verb meaning "to influence"; effect is usually a noun meaning "a result".
affect
/əˈfɛkt/
Meaning: to influence or change something
Example: “The cold weather affected my mood.”
effect
/ɪˈfɛkt/
Meaning: a result or change caused by something
Example: “The medicine had no effect.”
How to remember
Affect is the Action (verb); effect is the End result (noun). "Effect" is also a formal verb meaning "to bring about", as in "to effect change".