to do something that causes a change in someone's situation
His opinion will not affect my decision.

to look at something with the idea of how it is similar to or different from something else
If you compare the prices of the two shops, you will realize one is much cheaper.

a terrible event
Earthquakes, tsunamis and typhoons are considered natural disasters.

a judgment regarding the value or condition of people or things made by examining their qualities closely
At most universities, at the end of each semester, students turn in evaluation forms about their professors.

materials, facts, and information used in a court of law to establish or prove something
The police found no evidence that she had stolen the money.

a way in which one usually behaves, often without thinking about it
Eating a lot of candy is a bad habit.

the words and signs that people of a common nation or region use to communicate with each other
My second language is Spanish.

an attitude or belief about something
I strongly disagree with her opinion.

at the usual time each day, week, or month
Janis regularly goes to the healthclub every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.

to damage or completely destroy something
After the fire, the house was ruined.