Cool MateAspect
UK /["/ˈæspekt/"]/US /["/ˈæspekt/"]/
Definition
a particular part or feature of a situation, an idea, a problem, etc.; a way in which it may be considered
In simple words: A part or feature of something.
Examples
- One important aspect of the project is its sustainability.
- We need to analyze every aspect of the situation before making a decision.
- Cultural aspects can heavily influence the way we perceive art.
- From a social aspect, the new policy aims to reduce inequality.
- She highlighted the economic aspect of the new regulations in her report.
Usage notes
Use 'aspect' to describe different parts of a topic. It is suitable for academic writing but also casual conversations when discussing features.
Grammar pattern
aspect + of + noun
Memory hint
Think of 'aspect' as 'a specific part'—imagine a pie with different slices representing aspects.
Collocations
- central
- crucial
- essential
- have
- take on
- address
- from the… aspect
- aspect to
- all aspects of something
- every aspect of something
- in every aspect (of something)
- central
- crucial
- essential
- have
- take on
- address
- from the… aspect
- aspect to
- all aspects of something
- every aspect of something
- in every aspect (of something)
Synonyms
- orientation
Antonyms
- whole
- entirety
Common mistakes
- 'Aspects' is often misused as 'aspect' when talking about more than one feature.
- Learners might confuse 'aspect' with 'perspective'; they are not interchangeable.
- Some learners mistakenly use 'aspect' as a verb.