What is the difference between "effect" and "affect"?

[gaurav]

Difference Between "effect" and "affect", and can anyone describe it?

 

[Atul]

"Effect" is a noun meaning the result of something, e.g., "The effect of the decision was profound."
"Affect" is a verb meaning to influence or change something, e.g., "The weather can affect your mood."
In short: Effect = result; Affect = influence.

 

[danisjohn]

Here is the difference between "effect" and "affect" in a table format:

Word	Part of Speech	Meaning	Example Sentence
Effect	Noun	A result or outcome	The new law had a positive effect.
Affect	Verb	To influence or change something	Cold weather can affect your mood.