
Affect
Context Matters
The effect is direct when 'affect' is used. Look for what is influenced.

Pollution can affect air quality.
Not Always Negative
'Affect' doesn't imply a negative influence; the context determines it.

Regular exercise positively affected his health.
Confusion With 'Effect'
'Affect' is the action; 'effect' is the result. They are often confused.

The movie didn't affect me much.
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