Facets Meaning in English

word · lemma: facet

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Definition

Facets are different parts, sides, or aspects of something, often used to describe the various features or characteristics of an idea, problem, or object.

Usage & Nuances

'Facets' is formal and often appears in academic, business, or literary contexts. Common phrases include 'facets of life', 'facets of a problem', and 'multiple facets'. Not typically used for physical sides of objects except in gems/jewelry.

• Spanish: facetas - aspectos
• Portuguese (BR): facetas - aspectos
• Portuguese (PT): facetas - aspetos
• Chinese (Simplified): 方面 - 层面
• Chinese (Traditional): 面向 - 層面
• Hindi: पहलू
• Arabic: جوانب - أوجه
• Bengali: দিক - পর্যায় - ফ্যাসেট (রত্নের ক্ষেত্রে)
• Russian: грань - аспект
• Japanese: 側面 - ファセット（宝石の面）
• Vietnamese: khía cạnh - mặt (trong ngữ cảnh đá quý)
• Korean: 측면 - 면 (보석의 경우)
• Turkish: yön - cephe - faset (mücevherde)
• Urdu: پہلو - رُخ - کونا (جواہرات کے لیے)
• Indonesian: fakta - aspek - segi (pada permata)

Example Sentences

There are many facets to her personality.

basic

We need to study all facets of the problem.

basic

Diamonds are known for their sparkling facets.

basic

Her story reveals surprising facets of modern society.

natural

The job has more facets than I expected—it's never boring.

natural

You can't understand someone until you see all the facets of their life.

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