Synonyms of aspect

aspect

noun

ˈa-ˌspekt 

1

as in side

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 & Similar Words

• side
• hand
• phase
• angle
• part
• facet
• element
• regard
• period
• state
• view
• condition
• appearance
• shape
• perspective
• viewpoint
• component
• character
• stage
• dimension
• standpoint
• look
• air
• face
• position
• instance
• interpretation
• color
• factor
• article
• step
• version
• case
• outlook
• item
• matter
• semblance
• detail
• reading
• complexion
• stance
• respect
• translation
• shoes
• visage
• posture
• particular
• point
• slant
• rendering
• count

2

as in presence

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 & Similar Words

• presence
• attitude
• look
• manner
• appearance
• demeanor
• outside
• regard
• garb
• dress
• behavior
• mien
• person
• posture
• shape
• figure
• stance
• cut of one's jib
• pose
• features
• air
• bearing
• deportment
• mold
• poise
• face
• comportment
• coloring
• color
• carriage
• complexion
• habit
• turn
• physiognomy
• cast
• visage
• habitus
• countenance
• superficies

3

as in orientation

the state or fact of facing a particular direction

the harbor's northern aspect means that vessels are often exposed to strong winds

Synonyms & Similar Words

• orientation
• exposure
• alignment
• arrangement
• frontage

4

as in gaze

archaic a fixed intent look

his aspect was focused on the distant shore

Synonyms & Similar Words

• gaze
• eye
• stare
• scrutiny
• regard
• attention
• glare
• observation
• fixation
• gape
• contemplation
• inspection
• study
• examination
• survey
• surveillance
• observance
• watch
• glower
• perusal

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• sight
• glimpse
• glance
• flash
• peek
• peep
• blink
• stime
• scan
• browse
• ogle
• oeillade

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of aspect

This drive for coexistence may undergird fundamental aspects of how genomes regulate themselves. — Jake Buehler, Quanta Magazine, 21 Sep. 2026

Of course, over-the-air updates will be available that can improve any aspect of the vehicle, including performance and range. — Chad Kirchner, ArsTechnica, 21 Sep. 2026

This aspect of nature was intuited by Galileo some four centuries ago, and clarified in depth by the subsequent history of mechanics. — Literary Hub, 21 Sep. 2026

Humans are putting pressure on other aspects of the environment as well. — Andrea Thompson, Scientific American, 21 Sep. 2026