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   face

   /fās/

   noun

   • 1. the front part of a person's head from the forehead to the chin, or the corresponding part in an animal.
   • ▪ the face as expressing emotion; an expression shown on the face: "the happy faces of these children"
   • ▪ a manifestation or outward aspect of something: "the unacceptable face of social drinking"
   • ▪ a person of a particular type: "this season's squad has a lot of old faces in it"
   • 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"
   • ▪ a vertical or sloping side of a mountain or cliff: "the south face of Broad Peak"
   • ▪ the side of a planet or moon facing the observer.
   • ▪ the front of a building.
   • ▪ the plate of a clock or watch bearing the digits or hands.
   • ▪ the distinctive side of a playing card.
   • ▪ short for typeface
   • ▪ the side of a coin showing the head or principal design.

   verb

   • 1. be positioned with the face or front toward (someone or something): "he turned to face her" Similar look out onfront ontolook towardbe facinghave/afford/command a view oflook over/acrossopen out overlook ontooverlookgive ontogive overbe opposite (to)Opposite back onto
   • ▪ have the face or front pointing in a specified direction: "the house faces due east"
   • ▪ (of a soldier) turn in a particular direction: "they immediately faced about"
   • 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): "if you were suddenly faced with an emergency, would you know how to cope?" 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.

3. 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.

4. 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.

5. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › faceFace Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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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.

6. www.dictionary.com › browse › faceFACE Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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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.

7. 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.

8. 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 ...

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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.

10. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › american_englishface noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes...

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    face. noun. /feɪs/ front of head. enlarge image. the front part of the head between the forehead and the chin a pretty/round/freckled face He buried his face in his hands. You should have seen the look on her face when I told her! The expression on his face never changed. At that time, her face was on the covers of all the magazines.

11. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › american_englishface verb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes...

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    face. verb. /feɪs/ Verb Forms. be opposite. [transitive, intransitive] to be opposite someone or something; to have your face or front pointing toward someone or something, or in a particular direction face somebody/something She turned and faced him. Most of the rooms face the ocean. + adv./prep.