What are differences between the following words?

Main Entry: 1ef·fect

Pronunciation: \i-ˈfekt, e-, ē-, ə-\

Function: noun

Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo-French & Latin; Anglo-French, from Latin effectus, from efficere to bring about, from ex- + facere to make, do — more at do

Date: 14th century

1 a: purport, intent b: basic meaning : essence

2: something that inevitably follows an antecedent (as a cause or agent)

3: an outward sign : appearance

4: accomplishment, fulfillment

5: power to bring about a result : influence

6plural : movable property : goods

7 a: a distinctive impression b: the creation of a desired impression c (1): something designed to produce a distinctive or desired impression —usually used in plural (2)plural : special effects

8: the quality or state of being operative : operation

— in effect : in substance : virtually

— to the effect : with the meaning

Main Entry: 1af·fect

Pronunciation: \ˈa-ˌfekt\

Function: noun

Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo-French, from Latin affectus, from afficere

Date: 14th century

1obsolete : feeling, affection

2: the conscious subjective aspect of an emotion considered apart from bodily changes; also : a set of observable manifestations of a subjectively experienced emotion

usage see effect

effect = what happened

affect = what caused it to happen

John told a rumor about Sally that got her into trouble with her boyfriend.

John telling the rumor = the affect

Sally getting in trouble = the effect

Weather affects your surroundings whereas the effects of the weather can be devastating

The flood washed away several homes from the neighborhood

The flood affected the homes and the homes were effected by the flood

effect

► noun

1.

a change which is a result or consequence of an action or other cause: the lethal effects of hard drugs ; [mass noun] politicians have some effect on the lives of ordinary people.

[mass noun] the state of being or becoming operative: the ban is to take effect in six months ; he resigned with effect from 1 June.

[mass noun] the extent to which something succeeds or is operative: wind power can be used to great effect.

[with modifier] Physics a physical phenomenon, typically named after its discoverer: the Renner effect.

an impression produced in the mind of a person: gentle music can have a soothing effect.

2.

(effects) the lighting, sound, or scenery used in a play, film, or broadcast: the production relied too much on spectacular effects.

3.

(effects) personal belongings: the insurance covers personal effects.

► verb [with obj.] cause (something) to happen; bring about: the prime minister effected many policy changes.

affect

► verb [with obj.] have an effect on; make a difference to: the dampness began to affect my health ; [with clause] your attitude will affect how successful you are.

touch the feelings of; move emotionally: he was visibly affected by the tragedy ; [as adj.] (affecting) a highly affecting account of her experiences in prison.

► noun [mass noun] Psychology emotion or desire as influencing behaviour.

the prescription may affect your behavior, and cause an effect such as dizziness. one is a verb.

the bee sting affects you by causing an allergic reaction. the effects of the sting might be swelling and rapid heart rate.

also, a person’s possessions can be called their “effects”.

a person may feel sad because they are effected by the weather. if they are acting a certain way that seems unnatural or forced as in wanting attention, they are acting ‘affected’.

Effect is a noun (a “thing”) while affect is a verb (a “doing” word). For example:

Many people are affected by poverty.

One of the effects of poverty is poor health.

See here for more examples :

“Meanings for the most common uses:

Affect

1. af•fect (transitive verb) [Middle English, from affectus, past participle of afficere]

to produce an effect upon, as a: to produce a material influence upon or alteration in b: to act upon (as a person or a person’s mind or feelings) so as to bring about a response; influence

Effect

1. ef•fect (noun) [Middle English, from Middle French & Latin; Middle French, from Latin effectus, from efficere to bring about, from ex- out (of) + facere to make, do]

1a: purport; intent b: basic meaning; essence

2: something that inevitably follows an antecedent (as a cause or agent)

3: an outward sign; appearance

4: accomplishment; fulfillment

5: power to bring about a result; influence

6 plural: movable property; goods

7a: a distinctive impression b: the creation of a desired impression c (1): something designed to produce a distinctive or desired impression, usually used in plural (2) plural: special effects

8: the quality or state of being operative; operation

in effect: in substance; virtually

to the effect: with the meaning ”

Ref: http://owl.english.purdue.edu/handouts/grammar/g_spelprob.html

I hope that helps!

The words ‘affect’ and ‘effect’ have totally different meanings.

for e.g. affect : the new laws or rules ordained affects us all..

and effect : the law came into effect just last week.

medication effects you

affect is the attitude

the effect of the medication caused my affect to be depressed.

Paralysis affected his limbs…..(to produce an influence on or an alteration in.)

Has your new job effected your marriage?…..( power to bring about a result.)

Promiscuous woman, slut, tramp are all used to describe a woman who in the speaker’s opinion has sex with “too many” men, usually without being in a serious relationship with them. Prostitute, hooker, whore, and ho all mean a woman/girl (although a “prostitute” could also be a man, but that’s usually specified as “male prostitute”) who has sex in exchange for money. “Prostitute” is a neutral term, the others (especially “whore”) are derogatory. “Whore” can also be used to mean “slut”. “Ho” can also be used to mean “honey” but it’s not very respectful IMHO. I don’t know about “hoe”, probably just a different spelling of “ho”. A b—- when applied to a woman means that she is nasty or spiteful. Breasts, boobs and **** are all the same body part. Some people consider “****” and/or “boobs” offensive, or at least rude, yes. Teats are nipples, especially on a man or non-human mammal.

You’ve had an effect on me.

You have affected me.