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affect vs. effect

[Stockpilez]

I apologize that this post doesn't pertain to LBE, but I couldn't resist throwing in my two cents. _________________________________________________________________ Affect VS. Effect Usage: Affect and effect have no senses in common. As a verb, affect is most commonly used in the sense of “to influence” (how smoking affects health). Effect means “to bring about or execute”. e.g. layoffs designed to effect savings. Thus the sentence 'These measures may affect savings' could imply that the measures may reduce savings that have already been realized, whereas 'These measures may effect savings' implies that the measures will cause new savings to come about. "affect." The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition. _________________________________________________________________ Therefore, "How will this 'affect' Nickel prices?" would mean "How will this influence Nickel prices?". Whereas "How will this 'effect' Nickel prices?" would mean "How will this bring about prices for Nickel? as there was no price before." So I would have to side with rasta on this one. JMHO Long on LBE