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windward vs side

side vs windward

windward and side both are nouns.

windward and side both are adjectives.

windward is not a verb while side is a verb.

windward is an adverb but side is not an adverb.

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

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