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I used to say the phrase "less milk, fewer bottles" to force myself to learn when to correctly use less/fewer.

Does anyone have any similar memory/learning trick to assist with effect/affect?

I'm now unsure about the title of this question :( I've tried, on and off, for some years to fully understand this - but my stupid head will not comply.

And I have read this "Effect" vs. "Affect" but I'm still confused!

Dave
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    The very last answer in "Effect" vs. "Affect" (provided by @user270475) does, in fact, provide a useful mnemonic to help you remember the common usage of these words. – Charl E May 01 '19 at 10:27
  • He effected a move which affected his opponent. A strong effect may effect (bring about, cause) a sad affect. Not sure, but I hope it helps. :) – Lucian Sava May 01 '19 at 11:57
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    @Lucian “Strong leadership effects great affect; weak leadership greatly affects effect” might work too. – Janus Bahs Jacquet May 01 '19 at 12:05
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    @JanusBahsJacquet, I find yours better, so I upvoted it.:) – Lucian Sava May 01 '19 at 12:47

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