The difference between effecting and affecting

First off, Effecting and affecting are neither homophones nor homographs i.e. they are not pronounced nor spelled the same. In this blog post, we are going to explore what’s the difference between effecting and affecting in use. 

a.       Effecting:

This word can be used as a verb and a noun.

As a verb, it means to bring about or cause something to happen.

For examples:

• The new reforms will effect some positive changes in the long term.
• The government has effected some education reforms

As a noun, effect means the result or consequence of a given phenomenon

 

For examples:

• One of the effects of pollution is global-warming
• The effect of taking drugs is sometimes death
• Smoking can have many dangerous effects
• Divorce can carry bad effects on our children

Some phrases and expressions with effect:

In effect:

It means in reality even if it is not officially confessed

For example:

The internet is, in effect, a waste of time sometimes 

Come into effect:

To begin applying a certain law, policy, reform or practice.

For example:

The new education policy came into effect, last year.

For effect:

For the sake of carrying an impression on people or audience

He is arguing for effect (just to impress the people around him)