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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’.

   Scrabble Points: 9

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishFACE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   FACE definition: 1. the front of the head, where the eyes, nose, and mouth are: 2. an expression on someone's face…. Learn more.

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   Face refers to the front of the head, from the top of the forehead to the bottom of the chin. Face also refers to an expression that someone makes using their face. Face is also used as a verb to mean to confront something directly. Face has a large number of other senses as a noun and a verb.

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   The meaning of FACE is the front part of the head that in humans extends from the forehead to the chin and includes the mouth, nose, cheeks, and eyes. How to use face in a sentence.

5. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryFACE | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   FACE meaning: 1. the front of the head, where the eyes, nose, and mouth are: 2. an expression on someone's face…. Learn more.

6. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishFACE | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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   face noun (SURFACE) the front or surface of something: the north face of the cliff. a clock face. in the face of sth. while having to deal with a difficult situation or problem: She refused to leave him, in the face of increasing pressure from friends and family. on the face of it.

7. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishFACE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   The face is the combination of the features: a face with broad cheekbones. countenance, a more formal word, denotes the face as it is affected by or reveals the state of mind, and hence often signifies the look or expression on the face: a thoughtful countenance. visage, still more formal, refers to the face as seen in a certain aspect, esp. as ...

8. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishface noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes...

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   Definition of face noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

9. www.thefreedictionary.com › faceFace - definition of face by The Free Dictionary

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   n. 1. a. The surface of the front of the head from the top of the forehead to the base of the chin and from ear to ear. b. A person: We saw many new faces on the first day of classes. 2. A person's countenance: a happy face. 3. A contorted facial expression; a grimace: made a face at the prospect of eating lemons. 4. a.

10. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › faceFace - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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    Definitions of face. noun. the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear. “he washed his face ” “I wish I had seen the look on his face when he got the news” synonyms: human face. see more. noun. the part of an animal corresponding to the human face. see more. noun. the feelings expressed on a person's face.

11. www.dictionary.com › browse › faceFACE Definition & Usage Examples | Dictionary.com

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    noun. the front part of the head, from the forehead to the chin. a look or expression on the front part of the head: She wore a sad face. a contorted expression or look that indicates ridicule, disgust, etc.; grimace: Go to bed right now, and don't you give me that face. cosmetics; makeup: Excuse me while I go to the powder room to put on my face.