Thesaurus: aspect Synonyms, aspect Antonyms

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 Synonyms angle, facet, hand, phase, side 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 Synonyms appearance, dress, figure, garb, look, mien, outside, presence, regard [archaic]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 Synonyms exposure, frontage, orientationRelated Words alignment (also alinement), arrangement

4 archaic  a fixed intent look his aspect was focused on the distant shore Synonyms gaze [archaic], eye, gape, regard, scrutiny, stareRelated Words glare, glower; contemplation, fixation; attention, observance, observation, surveillance, watch; examination, inspection, perusal, study, surveyNear Antonyms blink [chiefly Scottish], flash, glance, glimpse, peek, peep, sight, stime [chiefly Scottish & Irish]; oeillade, ogle; browse, scan