Affect(verb)
Meaning: Ad (to) + fect (do). When something affects you, it does something to you.
Synonyms: Alter, Change, Impress, Impinge, Induce.
Example: The news affected (verb) her dramatically.
Affect and Effect are often mixed up. Affect (verb) means Ad (to) + fect (do). When something affects you, it does something to you, while Effect (noun) means Ex (out) + fect (do). An effect is the outcome when something has been done.
Meaning: Ad (to) + fect (do). When something affects you, it does something to you.
Synonyms: Alter, Change, Impress, Impinge, Induce.
Example: The news affected (verb) her dramatically.
Meaning: Ex (out) + fect (do). An effect is the outcome when something has been done.
Synonyms: Ramification, Outcome, Consequence, Aftermath.
Example: The effect (noun) of the news was dramatic.
