Which is correct:
"did not negatively affect" or "did not affect negatively"?

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did not negatively affect

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to indicate that something had no negative impact on a situation or outcome.

Examples:

  • The new policy did not negatively affect employee morale.
  • The change in leadership did not negatively affect the company's performance.

Alternatives:

  • did not have a negative impact on
  • did not harm
  • did not hinder

did not affect negatively

This phrase is correct but less commonly used in English.

This phrase is also used to indicate the absence of a negative effect, but it places the focus on the lack of a negative impact.

Examples:

  • The new policy did not affect negatively the employee morale.
  • The change in leadership did not affect negatively the company's performance.

Alternatives:

  • did not have a negative effect on
  • did not impact negatively
  • did not harm
Both phrases are correct, but they convey slightly different meanings. 'Did not negatively affect' emphasizes that there was no negative impact, while 'did not affect negatively' focuses on the absence of a negative effect. The choice between them depends on the specific emphasis you want to give in your sentence.

Last updated: March 23, 2024

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