What Is the Difference Between Effect and Affect?
9. Effect as a Verb
One thing that makes English grammar so difficult to perfect is that it can be so nuanced, and the rules often seem to be contradictory of each other. For example, while we have explained that “effect” is a noun because it is used to identify something, it can also be used as a verb.
For example, politicians may be able to put new laws into “effect.” This usage of the word makes it a verb because it is changing the outcome of something. You will also find that the laws have been “affected” by the politicians’ actions. It can be confusing, but it is not too difficult to remember if you practice a little.
