Effect vs Affect By EvilNovember 4, 2014February 25, 2020Grammar Affect vs Effect Affect (verb) = to produce change or influence something Ex: The rain “affected” her hair. Ex: The alcohol “affected” his decision making. Effect (noun) = the result, or change that occurred Ex: What “effect” did the loss have on the team? Ex: The rain had no “effect” on her hair. Tip: Remember the phrase: “A Very Easy Noun” (A)ffect = (V)erb , (E)ffect = (N)oun BACK to Grammar Tips