Affect vs Effect - Merriam-Webster Ask the Editor

Emily Brewster, an Associate Editor at Merriam-Webster, explains the proper usage of the words affect and effect. For more videos, visit http://www.merriam-webster.com/video/asktheeditor.htm.

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[ThelGreenlFairy]

I think this explanation confused me even more...

[IRRONGIANT]

Emily you are one very attractive woman. I am sincerely offering you a compliment.

[lbradleys]

Umm I'm even worse off now...

[lawnman05]

She is hot and smart, I'm in love.

[topgrain]

Mary Steenburgen

[xAmpersand]

@TOproFORthis Other way around.

[TOproFORthis]

duh...

effect=verb

Affect=noun

[Jeshikun]

I always make the mistake when it comes to the word effective. Is affective even a word?

[rjeffery1]

OMG. I am still confused. 

[messedrocker]

@XavierNinnis The negative weather impacted my bowels. Yeah I can see why you hate that word.

[HateMillions]

Wow....I think i'm even more confused than before :(