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aspect
noun
Synonyms and Antonyms of ASPECT
1
a certain way in which something appears or may be regarded <depending on what aspect of college life you consider most important, there are several colleges which might be good for you>
Related Words air, appearance, character, color, complexion, condition, face, look, semblance, shape, state, visage; period, stage, step; outlook, perspective, position, posture, shoes, slant, stance, standpoint, view, viewpoint; interpretation, reading, rendering, translation, version; article, case, component, count, detail, dimension, element, factor, instance, item, matter, part, particular, point, regard, respect
2
the outward form of someone or something especially as indicative of a quality <he has the aspect of a man used to giving orders and seeing them obeyed>
Related Words air, attitude, bearing, behavior, comportment, demeanor, deportment, manner, poise, pose; carriage, posture, stance; cast, mold, shape, turn; color, coloring, complexion; countenance, face, features, habit, habitus, person [archaic], physiognomy, superficies, visage
3
the state or fact of facing a particular direction <the harbor's northern aspect means that vessels are often exposed to strong winds>
Related Words alignment (also alinement), arrangement
4
archaic a fixed intent look <his aspect was focused on the distant shore>
Related Words glare, glower; contemplation, fixation; attention, observance, observation, surveillance, watch; examination, inspection, perusal, study, survey
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