aspect

/ˈæs.pɛkt/
noun
  1. A particular part or feature of something that is being considered.
    • The financial aspect of the project worries me.
    • One important aspect of the job is working with customers.
    • We need to look at every aspect of the problem before deciding.
  2. The way something appears or seems to be from a particular point of view.
    • The old house had a mysterious aspect in the moonlight.
    • The situation took on a more serious aspect after the news.
    • From this aspect, the mountain looks like a sleeping giant.
  3. The direction a building or window faces.
    • The apartment has a southern aspect, so it gets plenty of sun.
    • They chose the house for its beautiful western aspect over the valley.
    • The garden's aspect makes it ideal for growing roses.
  4. In grammar, the form of a verb that shows whether an action is complete, continuous, or repeated.
    • In English, the progressive aspect uses 'be' plus the -ing form.
    • The perfect aspect indicates a completed action.
    • Students often confuse the simple and continuous aspects.
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