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BAD : From a biological aspect, the two plants are very similar.
GOOD : From a biological point of view, the two plants are very similar.
BAD : History can be studied in many different aspects.
GOOD : History can be studied from many different points of view.
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aspect = one of the parts or features of a situation, idea, problem, etc: 'Modern technology affects all aspects of our daily lives.' 'The book concentrates on the cruel aspects of war.'
point of view = a particular way of looking at a situation, event, problem, etc: 'From a vegetarian's point of view, these new controls on meat preparation are of little interest.' 'What does the process of getting old mean from a medical point of view?' 'I wish you'd try and see things from my point of view for a change.'
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BAD : Another function of newspapers is to shape public opinion and in this aspect the Guardian is very influential indeed.
GOOD : Another function of newspapers is to shape public opinion and in this respect the Guardian is very influential indeed.
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To refer back to something that you have just said, use in this respect (NOT in this aspect ): 'Mr Jones has far more experience than the other applicants, and in this respect I'd say that he is the strongest candidate.'
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BAD : At one time it seemed as if men were stronger than women in every aspect.
GOOD : At one time it seemed as if men were stronger than women in every respect.
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When you wish to control the strength of a statement, use in some/ several/certain/many/all respects or in one/this/every respect : 'In many respects she is the best teacher I've ever had.' 'In some respects the two cultures are very similar.'