Affect, Infect, Effect

Posted by on July 3, 2011

Infect, Affect, Effect

Affect: To act or impress upon. This is a verb.
Example:  How does the rainy weather affect your mood?

Infect: Affects the condition or situation.
Example: Affected with a disease or an infectious giggle.

Effect: The cause or result of an action. This is a noun.
Example: Side effects of a medication, include drowsiness, drooling.

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