Chief Delphi - Frequently misspelled words

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Greg Ross

22-12-2002 00:18

Quote:

Originally posted by rbayer
Effect is a noun, as in "What effect would a 2in drill bit have on your lexan frame?"
Affect is a verb, as in "How would a 2in drill bit affect your lexan support structure?"

Generally true, however affect can be used as a noun, and effect as a verb -- though not as commonly. Unless you know what you're doing, stay away from those usages.

AdamT

22-12-2002 12:53

I cringed when I saw this on a list-serve:

Quote:

my friend has a consert tonight at 7:00. i was wondering if we are doing anything Relly big tonight cuz i relly wanted to see him sing. i just found about his consert today. sory... please tell me if we are doing somthing relly important today....

aaaaaahhhhhhh......

corectly = correctly

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