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Peter
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Peter asked in Education & ReferenceWords & Wordplay · 9 years ago

Why do so many people use the word Effect over Affect?

and Vice Versa? Effect is the Noun, Affect is the verb. That person has an effect on me, that person affects me.

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  • holly
    Lv 7
    9 years ago
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    They don't realise that there is a difference.

  • Logan A
    Lv 4
    9 years ago

    Not really noun/verb of the same thing seeing as they're totally different definitions.

  • QJ
    Lv 5
    9 years ago

    The proper use is a common confusion

  • Anonymous
    9 years ago

    Probably use the wrong word as grammer is not taught in schools anymore

  • ?
    9 years ago

    they're confused and/or don't know the meaning and difference

  • hana s
    9 years ago

    cuz they r dumb ;p

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