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escarpment vs side

side vs escarpment

escarpment and side both are nouns.

escarpment is not an adjective while side is an adjective.

escarpment is not a verb while side is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
escarpment Yes No No No
side Yes Yes Yes No
As nouns, side is a hypernym of escarpment; that is, side is a word with a broader meaning than escarpment:
  • escarpment: a long steep slope or cliff at the edge of a plateau or ridge; usually formed by erosion
  • side: an elevated geological formation
Other hypernyms of escarpment include incline, slope.
escarpment (noun) side (noun)
a steep artificial slope in front of a fortification an extended outer surface of an object
a long steep slope or cliff at the edge of a plateau or ridge; usually formed by erosion either the left or right half of a body
an aspect of something (as contrasted with some other implied aspect)
an opinion that is held in opposition to another in an argument or dispute
(sports) the spin given to a ball by striking it on one side or releasing it with a sharp twist
a lengthwise dressed half of an animal's carcass used for food
one of two or more contesting groups
a family line of descent
a surface forming part of the outside of an object
a line segment forming part of the perimeter of a plane figure
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
an elevated geological formation
escarpment (adjective) side (adjective)
located on a side
escarpment (verb) side (verb)
take sides for or against
Difference between escarpment and side

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