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- pronunciation:
- ae
spekt
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun), Word Parts
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
an element or part.
Several aspects of the speech deserve analysis.Its controversiality is the aspect of the case that roused so much public interest.
- synonyms:
- element, part
- similar words:
- angle, attribute, characteristic, facet, factor, feature, phase, regard
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| definition 2: |
the appearance of something as seen from a particular perspective.
Here is a photograph of the front aspect of the church.- synonyms:
- appearance
- similar words:
- complexion, front, outside, side, view
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| definition 3: |
the point of view from which something is seen or considered, or the manner in which something is considered.
We are looking at the issue from completely different aspects.- synonyms:
- angle, side
- similar words:
- appearance, interpretation, light, perspective, regard, slant, standpoint, viewpoint, way
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| definition 4: |
facial expression.
Her angry aspect told us we'd better not say anything more.- synonyms:
- countenance, demeanor, expression
- similar words:
- air, cast, face, look, mien, visage
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| definition 5: |
in grammar, a category of verb inflections, such as past perfect and past progressive, that indicate whether an action or state is ended or continues, is singular or repeated, and the like.
"Walked" and "was walking" are both past tense forms of the verb "walk," but they differ with respect to aspect.- similar words:
- tense
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| related words: |
angle, appearance, consideration, exterior, façade, ingredient, outlook, part, property, prospect, texture |
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