chromatic wrote:
On Thu, 2005-07-28 at 00:37 -0700, Michael G Schwern wrote:
Note that a block by itself is semantically identical to a loop
-that executes once. Thus C<last> can be used to effect an early
+that executes once. Thus C<last> can be used to affect an early
exit out of such a block.
effect is a noun. affect is a verb so I think this change is correct.
It's also a transitive verb, so "to effect (some direct object)" is
valid English, if potentially unclear.
Yes, they can both be used as tr verbs, but see usage from
<http://dictionary.reference.com/search?q=affect>
Usage Note: Affect and effect have no senses in common. As a verb affect
is most commonly used in the sense of “to influence” (how smoking
affects health). Effect means “to bring about or execute”: layoffs
designed to effect savings. Thus the sentence These measures may affect
savings could imply that the measures may reduce savings that have
already been realized, whereas These measures may effect savings implies
that the measures will cause new savings to come about.
