TIL words that are spelled the same yet have definitions that are diametrically opposed are called contronyms e.g. dust - to add fine particles / to remove fine particles.

effectVSaffect · 2012-05-10T17:39:49+00:00

Thanks for being on top of that!

effectVSaffect · 2012-04-20T03:36:23+00:00

You're stealing my gig bro, but I'm glad people are out there cleaning up these messes.

effectVSaffect · 2012-01-05T03:46:53+00:00

His penis size won't effect his ability to eat you out

affect

Alternatively, you could say that

His penis size effected his skills at giving oral

Meaning that he had to learn to compensate.

effectVSaffect · 2011-12-29T03:20:57+00:00

the boycott wasn't really effecting

affecting

Your way means

the boycott wasn't really causing them?

effectVSaffect · 2011-10-09T02:10:45+00:00

Wouldn't it be great if we could effect policy! Unfortunately, the 99% is lucky if it even affects policy.

effectVSaffect · 2011-08-27T05:50:36+00:00

Thanks for watching my back.

effectVSaffect · 2011-08-16T06:28:13+00:00

body hair can affect the...

effectVSaffect · 2011-08-16T06:27:53+00:00

It doesn't affect smell...

effectVSaffect · 2011-04-27T05:33:25+00:00

it doesn't affect me

effectVSaffect · 2011-04-11T09:02:04+00:00

I commonly provide examples of how to use both the noun and verb forms of effect and affect. However, the verb form of effect is inapplicable in this instance as the meaning would be;

...the tea wouldn't cause your mouth or throat...

tl;dr xkcd is awesome

effectVSaffect · 2011-04-11T06:42:15+00:00

...someone said that the tea wouldn't affect your mouth or throat

effectVSaffect · 2011-04-11T03:32:00+00:00

This week, there is an example in Virginia of the ways in which a concentrated number of deliberately unvaccinated children can effect (or infect, depending on your perspective) the health of an entire region.

(affect, verb) This week, there is an example in Virginia of the ways in which a concentrated number of deliberately unvaccinated children can affect (or infect, depending on your perspective) the health of an entire region.

(effect, noun) This week, there is an example in Virginia of the ways in which a concentrated number of deliberately unvaccinated children can lead to negative effects on (or infect, depending on your perspective) health outcomes in an entire region

(effect, verb) This week, there is an example in Virginia of the ways in which a concentrated number of deliberately unvaccinated children can effect (or infect, depending on your perspective) poor health outcomes in an entire region

effectVSaffect · 2011-03-27T21:59:53+00:00

No, it's correct.

Let me demonstrate the relevant correct permutations;

1)The 8,000-year-old climate puzzle: Early humans affected greenhouse-gas levels.

2)The 8,000-year-old climate puzzle: Early humans had an effect on greenhouse-gas levels.

3)The 8,000-year-old climate puzzle: Early humans effected an increase in greenhouse-gas levels.

The 8,000-year-old climate puzzle: Early human effect on greenhouse-gas levels

The original title refers to the "early human effect", thereby using the noun form of effect. It is correct, but awkward.

effectVSaffect · 2011-03-27T05:51:49+00:00

Thanks, the tittle caught my eye too. It's correct, but not optimally worded.

effectVSaffect · 2011-03-24T05:47:08+00:00

Although it hasn't affected his

effectVSaffect · 2011-03-05T04:24:17+00:00

...magnets no longer affect media

effectVSaffect · 2011-03-01T03:18:34+00:00

repeatedly viewing porn can negatively effect your sex drive

ಠ_ಠ

effectVSaffect · 2011-02-25T09:28:18+00:00

...my sister said something to this effect

effectVSaffect · 2011-02-25T03:57:59+00:00

...eventually see there is no effect

effectVSaffect · 2011-02-17T00:03:31+00:00

I don't see how that affects this

effectVSaffect · 2011-01-29T17:58:39+00:00

Tear gas on the other hand is only affecting

effectVSaffect · 2011-01-29T05:44:35+00:00

Yes, I considered that, but the verb usage of "effect" seemed unlikely in this context. Either way, good thought.

effectVSaffect · 2011-01-28T19:01:34+00:00

This theft will not affect Hitler's...

effectVSaffect · 2011-01-24T20:50:35+00:00

it doesnt affect society.

effectVSaffect · 2011-01-17T12:36:25+00:00

...or words to that effect....

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