Why is an affect a grammar error?
Reviewed and edited by
Anwar Kareem 28/09/2024, 21:34
English.me team member
What kind of error is it?

It's a grammatical error involving the incorrect use of the word "affect" as a noun.
Why do people make this mistake?
People often confuse "affect" with "effect" because they sound similar and have related meanings, but their grammatical functions differ.
What is correct?
"Affect" is a verb meaning to influence something, whereas "effect" is a noun meaning the result or outcome of an influence.
Examples of correct usage
- The news did not affect her as much as she expected.
- The new law had a significant effect on the economy.