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Effect vs. Affect

Effect - is primarily a noun
(n) The result of an action or other cause. (effects of ____; effect on _____)
(n) The state of being or becoming operative (into effect; take effect; ___ great effect)
(v) Effected - cause something to happen; bring about (be effected)

Affect - is primarily a verb
(v) to make a difference to. to have an effect on (____ to affect _____; ____ affect how ______)
(v) pretend to have or feel (_____ affects to _____)
(v) Affected (____ have affected ___; _____ affected by _____)
(n) only used in psychology - emotion or desire as influencing behavior or action
(adv) Affectingly
(adv) Affectless
(n) Affectlessness

Does Effected = Affect?
Yes! Otherwise effect is a noun.