AFFECT vs. EFFECT We use AFFECT as a verb. When something affects another thing, it changes that thing. - Smoking affects your health. - Kim’s neighborhood was affected by the typhoon. On the other hand, we usually use EFFECT as a noun. An effect is a change that is caused by something. - Tom is starting see the effects of smoking on his health - As they climbed the mountain, they could feel the effects of the thinning air. How about leaving your example in the comments! LIKE 👍 FOLLOW 🚶🏻SHARE