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Arts & Humanities > Writing Tips Commonly misused words

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The English language is a complicated one. One aspect of this language that challenges a lot of people is homophones: words that sound the same, but are spelled differently and have different meanings. Here are some commonly misused homophones that plague writers.

Affect vs. effect

Two of the most common homophones people use incorrectly are affect and effect. Even experienced writers have to stop and think about these two! However, once you understand the difference between the two words, you'll know how to use them correctly every time.

Affect is a verb. It basically means to pro...

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