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   face

   /feɪs/

   noun

   • 1. the front part of a person's head from the forehead to the chin, or the corresponding part in an animal: "she was scarlet in the face and perspiring profusely" Similar countenancephysiognomyprofilefeaturesinformal:mugkisserclockmushdialphizogphizrhyming slang:boat raceinformal:couponbakepusspanliterary:visagelineamentsarchaic:front
   • ▪ an expression shown on the face: "the happy faces of these children" Similar expressionfacial expressionlookappearanceairmannerbearingcountenanceguisecastaspectimpressionformal:miengrimacescowlwry facewincefrownglowersmirkpoutmoue
   • ▪ an aspect of something: "the unacceptable face of social drinking" Similar (outward) appearanceaspectairnatureimage
   • 2. the surface of a thing, especially one that is presented to the view or has a particular function.
   • ▪ each of the surfaces of a solid: "the faces of a cube" Similar sideaspectflankverticalsurfaceplanefacetwallelevationfrontfrontagefacadeslope
   • ▪ a vertical or sloping side of a mountain or cliff: "the north face of the Eiger"
   • ▪ the side of a planet or moon facing the observer: "we can often see the dark face of the moon by earthshine"
   • ▪ the front of a building: "a series of loggias make up the face of the church"
   • ▪ the plate of a clock or watch bearing the digits or hands: "a dial like the face of a clock" Similar dialdisplay
   • ▪ the distinctive side of a playing card: "she scattered a deck of cards face down"
   • ▪ the obverse of a coin.
   • 3. a person of a particular type: "this season's squad has a lot of old faces in it"
   • 4. short for typeface

   verb

   • 1. be positioned with the face or front towards (someone or something): "he turned to face her" Similar look out onfront on tolook towardsbe facinghave/afford/command a view oflook over/acrossopen out overlook on tooverlookgive on togive overbe opposite (to)Opposite back on to
   • ▪ have the face or front pointing in a specified direction: "the house faces due east"
   • ▪ (of a soldier) turn in a particular direction: "the men had faced about to the front"
   • 2. confront and deal with or accept a difficult or unpleasant task, fact, or situation: "honesty forced her to face facts" Similar acceptcome to acceptbecome reconciled toreconcile oneself toreach an acceptance (of)get used tobecome accustomed toadjust toaccommodate oneself toacclimatize oneself tolearn to live withcope withdeal withcome to terms withget to grips withbecome resigned tomake the best ofconfrontmeet head-onbraveface up toencountermeetmeet head-onconfrontdaredefyopposeresistwithstandOpposite dodgesuccumb to
   • ▪ have (a difficult situation) in prospect: "each defendant faced a maximum sentence of 10 years" Similar be confronted bybe faced withencounterexperiencecome into contact withrun intocome acrossmeetcome up againstbe forced to contend with
   • ▪ (of a problem or difficult situation) present itself to and require action from (someone or something): "two other large newspaper companies reported financial results that highlight the difficulties facing the industry" Similar besetworrydistresscause trouble totroublebotherconfrontburdenharassoppressvexirritateexasperatestrainstresstaxtormentplagueblightbedevilracksmitecurseharrowrare:discommode
   • 3. cover the surface of (something) with a layer of a different material: "the external basement walls were faced with granite slabs" Similar covercladveneerskinoverlaysurfacedresspaveput a facing onlaminateinlayplatecoatline

   Word Origin Middle English: from Old French, based on Latin facies ‘form, appearance, face’.

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2. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Face_(sociological_concept)Face (sociological concept) - Wikipedia

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   6 days ago · Face refers to a sociological concept in general linked to the dignity and prestige that a person has in terms of their social relationships.

3. www.britannica.com › science › face-anatomyFace | Muscles, Bones, Skin | Britannica

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   Jul 11, 2024 · Face, front part of the head that, in vertebrates, houses the sense organs of vision and smell as well as the mouth and jaws. In humans it extends from the forehead to the chin. During the course of evolution from the prehuman Australopithecus to modern humans (Homo sapiens), the face became.

4. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Facial_expressionFacial expression - Wikipedia

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   3 days ago · A facial expression is one or more motions or positions of the muscles beneath the skin of the face. These movements convey the emotional state of an individual to observers. Facial expressions are a form of nonverbal communication.

5. www.nbcnews.com › news › us-newsBody camera video shows Sonya Massey's final moments before she...

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   Jul 22, 2024 · Authorities released body camera footage Monday of Sonya Massey 's final moments before she was fatally shot by law enforcement at her home in Springfield, Illinois. Massey, 36, was killed July 6 ...

6. 7esl.com › parts-of-thePart of the Face in English • 7ESL

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   Jul 17, 2024 · Knowing the different parts of the face in English is important. This is useful when describing someone’s appearance, like saying, “She has a big nose.” You will find sections detailing parts of the face and their names with examples.

7. www.britannica.com › science › skullSkull | Definition, Anatomy, & Function | Britannica

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   4 days ago · skull, skeletal framework of the head of vertebrates, composed of bones or cartilage, which form a unit that protects the brain and some sense organs. The upper jaw, but not the lower, is part of the skull. The human cranium, the part that contains the brain, is globular and relatively large in comparison with the face.

8. teachmeanatomy.info › head › musclesThe Muscles of Facial Expression - Orbital Group - TeachMeAnatomy

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   Jul 5, 2024 · The muscles of facial expression are located in the subcutaneous tissue, originating from bone or fascia, and inserting onto the skin. By contracting, the muscles pull on the skin and exert their effects. They are the only group of muscles that insert into skin.

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   3 days ago · Sen. JD Vance speaking at a rally in Middletown, Ohio, this week. Vance's aunt said that "women have been forefront throughout JD's life" following criticism of his previous remarks about women ...

10. www.nytimes.com › 2024/07/13 › usAmid the Mayhem, Trump Pumped His Fist and Revealed His Instincts

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    Jul 13, 2024 · A bloodied Donald J. Trump made Secret Service agents wait while he expressed his defiance. The moment epitomized his visceral connection with his supporters, and his mastery of the modern media age.

11. www.cnn.com › 2024/07/15 › politicsTakeaways from the dismissal of the mishandling classified ... -...

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    Jul 15, 2024 · A federal judge’s decision to dismiss Donald Trump’s classified documents case on Monday was a surprising end to what was once seen as one of the strongest criminal cases brought against the ...