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side vs facet

facet vs side

side and facet both are nouns.

side is an adjective but facet is not an adjective.

side is a verb but facet is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
side Yes Yes Yes No
facet Yes No No No
As nouns, facet is a hypernym of side; that is, facet is a word with a broader meaning than side:
  • side: an aspect of something (as contrasted with some other implied aspect)
  • facet: a distinct feature or element in a problem
Other hypernyms of side include aspect.
side (noun) facet (noun)
an extended outer surface of an object a distinct feature or element in a problem
either the left or right half of a body a smooth surface (as of a bone or cut gemstone)
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
side (adjective) facet (adjective)
located on a side
side (verb) facet (verb)
take sides for or against
Difference between side and facet

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