WordCmp.com

leeward vs side

side vs leeward

leeward and side both are nouns.

leeward and side both are adjectives.

leeward is not a verb while side is a verb.

leeward is an adverb but side is not an adverb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
leeward Yes Yes No Yes
side Yes Yes Yes No
As nouns, side is a hypernym of leeward; that is, side is a word with a broader meaning than leeward:
  • leeward: the side of something that is sheltered from the wind
  • side: a surface forming part of the outside of an object
Other hypernyms of leeward include face.
leeward (noun) side (noun)
the side of something that is sheltered from the wind an extended outer surface of an object
the direction in which the wind is blowing 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
leeward (adjective) side (adjective)
on the side away from the wind located on a side
leeward (verb) side (verb)
take sides for or against
leeward (adverb) side (adverb)
away from the wind
Difference between leeward and side

© WordCmp.com 2024, CC-BY 4.0 / CC-BY-SA 3.0.