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facet vs side

side vs facet

facet and side both are nouns.

facet is not an adjective while side is an adjective.

facet is not a verb while side is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
facet Yes No No No
side Yes Yes Yes No
As nouns, side is a hyponym of facet; that is, side is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than facet:
  • facet: a distinct feature or element in a problem
  • side: an aspect of something (as contrasted with some other implied aspect)
Other hyponyms of facet include sector, sphere, surface.
facet (noun) side (noun)
a distinct feature or element in a problem an extended outer surface of an object
a smooth surface (as of a bone or cut gemstone) 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
facet (adjective) side (adjective)
located on a side
facet (verb) side (verb)
take sides for or against
Difference between facet and side

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