Affect vs. Effect

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tizzo

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Am I the only one who's brain comes to a screeching halt for a split second every time I get ready to type out these words.
I have to consciously seperate the definitions in my head before I can just type them out.
I see some people have a hard time with "then" vs. "than", but effect/affect, is my kicker.
 
gmann1139

gmann1139

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I've always used affect as a verb, and effect as a noun.
Its only 99% correct, and the exceptions tend to be technical in nature, rather than the common usage.
Couldn't care less is my pet peeve.
I hear it all the time, and it drives me nuts.
 
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tizzo

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Originally Posted by gmann1139
http:///forum/post/2667658
I've always used affect as a verb, and effect as a noun.
Its only 99% correct, and the exceptions tend to be technical in nature, rather than the common usage.
Couldn't care less is my pet peeve.
I hear it all the time, and it drives me nuts.
But it makes sense?? Could NOT care...any less. That makes sense...

But..."irregardless"
Is one of mine too
 
lovethesea

lovethesea

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OMG, that is hysterical. It just happened to me the other day. I was emailing someone and wanted to make sure it was right.
then I googled effect vs. affect. Then I think I got it, but I know when I go to say it again I am sure my brain will go into slow motion.
 
gmann1139

gmann1139

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Originally Posted by Tizzo
http:///forum/post/2667707
But it makes sense?? Could NOT care...any less. That makes sense...

Could not care less is correct. What you tend to hear is "could care less."

Irregardless?
I'm going to need context there.
 
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vinnyraptor

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who and how, but my biggest one is thier, there, and most of the time i spell their thier like i did just now....
Originally Posted by Tizzo
http:///forum/post/2667639
Am I the only one who's brain comes to a screeching halt for a split second every time I get ready to type out these words.
I have to consciously seperate the definitions in my head before I can just type them out.
I see some people have a hard time with "then" vs. "than", but effect/affect, is my kicker.
 
m0nk

m0nk

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Originally Posted by gmann1139
http:///forum/post/2667712
Could not care less is correct. What you tend to hear is "could care less."

Irregardless?
I'm going to need context there.
Irregardless actually isn't a word.
 
xtreeme

xtreeme

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no reason for there/their/they're used wrong. What I hate is chopped engrish
Tru dat - True that
wazup - whats up
k - ok
u - you
y - why
Uh that kind of engrish is NOT acceptable. First they speak english, their native language, then they have to talk like that. Ive heard beginers speak english clearer! The english language existed for soooo long, yet some people assume they can make it up as they want!

Originally Posted by VinnyRaptor
http:///forum/post/2667728
who and how, but my biggest one is thier, there, and most of the time i spell their thier like i did just now....
You dislexic? I am I get mixed up.
Irregardless actually isn't a word [/quote}
http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/irregardless
"The most frequently repeated remark about it is that “there is no such word.” There is such a word, however. "
 
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tizzo

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Originally Posted by xtreeme
http:///forum/post/2667744
http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/irregardless
"The most frequently repeated remark about it is that “there is no such word.” There is such a word, however. "

By our own definition of english prefixes and suffixes, to put ir- and -less on the same word is redundant and cancels each other out like a double negative.
Here's the wiki definition of that...
The origin of irregardless is not known for certain, but the consensus among references is that it is a blend of irrespective and regardless, both of which are commonly accepted standard English words. By blending these words, an illogical word is created. "Since the prefix ir- means 'not' (as it does with irrespective), and the suffix -less means 'without,' irregardless is a double negative."[1]
I don't mind the "text" type english. Some of us don't type so fast. I use... zat and zis on the boards.
zat make sense is quicker than
Does this make sense.
BUt I wouldn't actually SAY that, lol.
I never had a problem with the theirs, but I see that others do.
It's funny what we consider elementary grammer, or spelling for that matter, some people just don't get. But I think I am that way with math, lol. Those people who mess up the theirs, would, most likely laugh at my math skills.
 
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tizzo

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Originally Posted by lovethesea
http:///forum/post/2667837
"where is it AT"
UGH!!!!!! I HATE that!
I hear that from a few people, but I don't get it.

Is it redundant? is and at?
Cause if I use the abbreviated form, then to say, "Where's it" just doesn't make sense to me.

Elaborate Love.
 
xtreeme

xtreeme

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"By our own definition of english prefixes and suffixes, to put ir- and -less on the same word is redundant and cancels each other out like a double negative."
I understand that and agree, however they are considering making it a word. I read the wiki too. My question is what will it mean? Regardless? Or without regard????? odd. How do you define that.
 
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