The difference between Facet and Respect

When used as nouns, facet means any one of the flat surfaces cut into a gem, whereas respect means an attitude of consideration or high regard.

When used as verbs, facet means to cut a facet into a gemstone, whereas respect means to have respect for.

Respect is also interjection with the meaning: hello, hi.

check bellow for the other definitions of Facet and Respect

  1. Facet as a noun:

    Any one of the flat surfaces cut into a gem.

    Examples:

    "This facet of the diamond was masterfully cut to enhance its value."

  2. Facet as a noun:

    One among many similar or related, yet still distinct things.

    Examples:

    "synonyms aspect"

    "The child's learning disability was only one facet of the problems contributing to his delinquency."

  3. Facet as a noun:

    One of a series of things, such as steps in a project.

    Examples:

    "We had just about completed the research facet of the project when the order came to cancel it''."

  4. Facet as a noun (anatomy):

    One member of a compound eye, as found in insects and crustaceans.

  5. Facet as a noun (anatomy):

    A smooth circumscribed surface.

    Examples:

    "the articular facet of a bone"

  6. Facet as a noun (anatomy):

    Any of the small joints at each segment of the spine that provide stability and help guide motion

  7. Facet as a noun (architecture):

    The narrow plane surface between flutings of a column.

  8. Facet as a noun (mathematics):

    A face of codimension 1 of a polytope.

  1. Facet as a verb:

    To cut a facet into a gemstone.

  1. Respect as a noun (uncountable):

    an attitude of consideration or high regard

    Examples:

    "He is an intellectual giant, and I have great respect for him."

    "we do respect people for their dignity and worth."

  2. Respect as a noun (uncountable):

    good opinion, honor, or admiration

  3. Respect as a noun (uncountable, always plural):

    Polite greetings, often offered as condolences after a death.

    Examples:

    "The mourners paid their last respects to the deceased poet."

  4. Respect as a noun (countable):

    a particular aspect, feature or detail of something

    Examples:

    "This year's model is superior to last year's in several respects."

  5. Respect as a noun:

    Good will; favor

  1. Respect as a verb:

    To have respect for.

    Examples:

    "She is an intellectual giant, and I respect her greatly."

  2. Respect as a verb:

    To have regard for something, to observe a custom, practice, rule or right.

    Examples:

    "I respect your right to hold that belief, although I think it is nonsense."

  3. Respect as a verb:

    To abide by an agreement.

    Examples:

    "They failed to respect the treaty they had signed, and invaded."

  4. Respect as a verb:

    To take notice of; to regard as worthy of special consideration; to heed.

  5. Respect as a verb (transitive, dated except in "respecting"):

    To relate to; to be concerned with.

  6. Respect as a verb (obsolete):

    To regard; to consider; to deem.

  7. Respect as a verb (obsolete):

    To look toward; to face.

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