define difference in definition of the words:  effect and affect
Affect and effect are different in meaning, though frequently confused. Affect is chiefly used as a verb and its main meaning is âto influence or make a difference toâ, as in the following example sentences: The pay increase will greatly affect their lifestyle. The dampness began to affect my health.
something that is produced by a cause or agent; result. power or ability to influence or produce a result; efficacy. the condition of being operative (esp in the phrases in or into effect) take effect â to become operative or begin to produce results. basic meaning or purpose (esp in the phrase to that effect)