English dictionary
face
/f/eI/s/
Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.
noun
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the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
ExamplesHe washed his face.
I wish I had seen the look on his face when he got the news.
Synonyms human faceSource: WordNet 3.0
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the feelings expressed on a person's face
ExamplesAn angry face.
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the general outward appearance of something
ExamplesThe face of the city is changing.
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the striking or working surface of an implement
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a part of a person that is used to refer to a person
ExamplesHe looked out at a roomful of faces.
When he returned to work he met many new faces.
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a surface forming part of the outside of an object
ExamplesDew dripped from the face of the leaf.
Synonyms sideSource: WordNet 3.0
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the part of an animal corresponding to the human face
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the side upon which the use of a thing depends (usually the most prominent surface of an object)
ExamplesHe dealt the cards face down.
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a contorted facial expression
Synonyms grimaceSource: WordNet 3.0
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a specific size and style of type within a type family
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status in the eyes of others
ExamplesHe lost face.
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impudent aggressiveness
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a vertical surface of a building or cliff
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The exterior form or appearance of anything; that part which presents itself to the view; especially, the front or upper part or surface; that which particularly offers itself to the view of a spectator.
Source: webster1913
verb
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deal with (something unpleasant) head on
ExamplesHe faced the terrible consequences of his mistakes.
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oppose, as in hostility or a competition
ExamplesJackson faced Smith in the boxing ring.
Synonyms confrontSource: WordNet 3.0
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be oriented in a certain direction, often with respect to another reference point; be opposite to
ExamplesThe building faces the park.
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be opposite
ExamplesThe two sofas face each other.
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turn so as to face; turn the face in a certain direction
ExamplesTurn and face your partner now.
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present somebody with something, usually to accuse or criticize
ExamplesHe was faced with all the evidence and could no longer deny his actions.
An enormous dilemma faces us.
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turn so as to expose the face
ExamplesFace a playing card.
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line the edge (of a garment) with a different material
ExamplesFace the lapels of the jacket.
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cover the front or surface of
ExamplesThe building was faced with beautiful stones.
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To meet in front; to oppose with firmness; to resist, or to meet for the purpose of stopping or opposing; to confront; to encounter; as, to <i>face</i> an enemy in the field of battle.
Source: webster1913
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To carry a false appearance; to play the hypocrite.
Source: webster1913