aspect
[noun]
Synonyms:
- feature, angle, facet, side
- position, outlook, point of view, prospect, scene, situation, view
- appearance, air, attitude, bearing, condition, demeanour, expression, look, manner

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Related Words: countenance, face, visage, air, bearing, port, presence, point of view, slant, standpoint

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English Thesaurus: appearance, looks, image, aspec

[TahlilGaran] English Synonym Dictionary ▲

as‧pect S2 W1 AC /ˈæspekt/ noun
[Date: 1300-1400; Language: Latin; Origin: past participle of aspicere 'to look at', from ad- 'to' + specere 'to look']

1. [countable] one part of a situation, idea, plan etc that has many parts
aspect of
Dealing with people is the most important aspect of my work.
Alcoholism affects all aspects of family life.

2. [countable] the direction in which a window, room, front of a building etc faces:
a south-facing aspect

3. [singular, uncountable] literary the appearance of someone or something:
The storm outside gave the room a sinister aspect.

4. [uncountable and countable] technical the form of a verb in grammar that shows whether an action is continuing, or happens always, again and again, or once:
‘He sings’ differs from ‘He is singing’ in aspect.

[TahlilGaran] Dictionary of Contemporary English ▲

aspect
noun
ADJ. central, crucial, essential, fundamental, important, key, main, major, principal, significant | basic, broad, general Questions also cover much broader aspects of general health and fitness.
appealing, attractive, beneficial, encouraging, exciting, fascinating, interesting, pleasing, positive | alarming, controversial, difficult, disappointing, disturbing, negative, sinister, terrible, worst the worst aspects of tourism
bizarre, curious, intriguing, puzzling | remarkable, striking | subtle | mundane | neglected | formal, functional, practical, theoretical the formal aspects of the language system
business, commercial, cultural, economic, environmental, ethical, financial, historical, human, legal, military, moral, physical, political, psychological, religious, scientific, social, technical
VERB + ASPECT have The project has two main aspects.
take on Events began to take on a more sinister aspect.
consider, cover, deal with, discuss, emphasize, examine, explore, focus on, look at, study We will be looking at many different aspects of pollution.
demonstrate, illuminate, illustrate a unique collection illustrating aspects of Irish transport history
ignore, neglect
PREP. from the … ~ This scheme is very good from the social aspect. | ~ to the positive aspects to retirement
PHRASES all aspects of sth, (in) every aspect (of sth) The service was excellent in every aspect.

[TahlilGaran] Collocations Dictionary ▲

aspect

an important/significant aspect
A person’s nationality is an important aspect of their identity.
a key aspect (=a very important aspect)
There have been changes in five key aspects of education.
a positive aspect
Describe some of the positive aspects of technological development.
negative aspect
We have to consider tourism’s negative aspects.
a worrying/disturbing aspect
The worrying aspect is that it gets worse every year.
the technical/practical/financial etc aspects
The technical aspects of the movie were incredible.
a striking aspect
This is one of the most striking aspects of life in Tokyo.
deal with an aspect
International banks have departments to deal with this aspect of trade.
look at/consider/examine an aspect
Managers were asked to look at every aspect of their work.
discuss an aspect
Police are reluctant to discuss any aspect of the investigation.
concentrate/focus on an aspect
Accountants often concentrate on one aspect of accounting.
cover all aspects of something
The training course covers all aspects of business.
the safety/security aspect
the safety aspect of nuclear power generation
the health/business/money etc aspect
the health aspects of chemical accidents
I’m not very interested in the business aspect.

[TahlilGaran] Collocations Dictionary ▲

aspect
noun
1.
BAD: From a biological aspect, the two plants are very similar.
GOOD: From a biological point of view, the two plants are very similar.
BAD: History can be studied in many different aspects.
GOOD: History can be studied from many different points of view.

Usage Note:
aspect = one of the parts or features of a situation, idea, problem, etc: 'Modern technology affects all aspects of our daily lives.' 'The book concentrates on the cruel aspects of war.'
point of view = a particular way of looking at a situation, event, problem, etc: 'From a vegetarian's point of view, these new controls on meat preparation are of little interest.' 'What does the process of getting old mean from a medical point of view?' 'I wish you'd try and see things from my point of view for a change.'

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2.
BAD: Another function of newspapers is to shape public opinion and in this aspect the Guardian is very influential indeed.
GOOD: Another function of newspapers is to shape public opinion and in this respect the Guardian is very influential indeed.

Usage Note:
To refer back to something that you have just said, use in this respect (NOT in this aspect ): 'Mr Jones has far more experience than the other applicants, and in this respect I'd say that he is the strongest candidate.'

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3.
BAD: At one time it seemed as if men were stronger than women in every aspect.
GOOD: At one time it seemed as if men were stronger than women in every respect.

Usage Note:
When you wish to control the strength of a statement, use in some/ several/certain/many/all respects or in one/this/every respect : 'In many respects she is the best teacher I've ever had.' 'In some respects the two cultures are very similar.'

[TahlilGaran] Dictionary of Common Errors ▲

appearance the way someone or something looks to other people:
She’d had plastic surgery to change her appearance.
The mushrooms are similar in appearance to poisonous ones, so you have to be careful.
looks someone’s appearance, especially when considering how good-looking they are. Looks is more informal than appearance:
Girls of that age are always worried about their looks.
People generally describe him as having boyish good looks.
image the appearance and character that a person, organization, product etc deliberately tries to produce:
She wowed fans with her sleek new image.
The scandal has damaged her image as an honest politician.
The car has a racy new image.
aspect literary the appearance of someone or something:
The costume gives his character an even more sinister aspect.

[TahlilGaran] English Thesaurus ▲