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When deciding between "affect" and "effect," it's important to consider the context of the sentence. "Affect" is most commonly used as a verb, meaning to influence or produce a change in something. On the other hand, "effect" is typically used as a noun, referring to a result or an outcome.

Here are some examples to illustrate the difference:

1. The weather can affect your mood. (verb)
2. The effect of the weather on your mood might be that you feel more irritable. (noun)

However, it's worth noting that "effect" can also be used as a verb, meaning to bring about or cause to happen, but this usage is less common and more formal.

1. The new law will effect changes in the education system. (less common, formal usage as a verb)

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Think of Edgar Allen Poe and his RAVEN: Remember Affect Verb Effect Noun. ... Most of the time, you'll want affect as a verb meaning to influence something and effect for the something that was influenced. The difference between affect and effect is so slippery that people have started using "impact" as a verb instead.read more >>