noun · academic
aspect
/ˈæspekt/AS·pect
Band 5-6speakingtask2
one part or feature of a situation, idea, or problem
Examples
“One important aspect of urban life is public transport.”
“The study examined various aspects of student performance.”
“You should consider the economic aspect as well as the social one.”
Band 8 sentence
“When evaluating a project, one must consider not only the technical aspect but also the ethical implications.”
Collocations
- aspect of
- an important aspect
Word family
aspects noun (plural)aspectual adjective
Common mistakes
There are many aspect to consider.→There are many aspects to consider.
The social aspect are important.→The social aspect is important.
Say it for a higher band
5part→6feature→7+aspect
Synonyms
facet
Easily confused
facet
“One important facet of the policy is its long-term cost.”
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