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side vs windward

windward vs side

side and windward both are nouns.

side and windward both are adjectives.

side is a verb but windward is not a verb.

side is not an adverb while windward is an adverb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
side Yes Yes Yes No
windward Yes Yes No Yes
As nouns, windward is a hyponym of side; that is, windward is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than side:
  • side: a surface forming part of the outside of an object
  • windward: the side of something that is toward the wind
side (noun) windward (noun)
an extended outer surface of an object the side of something that is toward the wind
either the left or right half of a body the direction from which the wind is coming
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) windward (adjective)
located on a side on the side exposed to the wind
side (verb) windward (verb)
take sides for or against
side (adverb) windward (adverb)
toward the wind
Difference between side and windward

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