Question

When should you use the word affect and the word effect? I am kind of confused here

Answer 1

Effect is mostly used as a noun. You should use it when you are talking about a result or impact. Affect is a verb. You should use it when someone or something is influencing someone or something.

Answer 2

The answer is you should use the word affect when you are influencing something and you should use the word effect when something is influenced.