Let’s make the difference between affect and effect easy to understand.
Affect is usually a verb. It means to influence or to make a change.
If something is doing the action or causing a change, use affect.
Effect is usually a noun. It means the result or outcome of something.
If you're talking about the result of a change, use effect.
The two words sound almost the same, so remember: affect is the action (a verb), effect is the result (a noun).
Affect is an action: both start with “a”.
Effect is an end result: both start with “e”.
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