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face
- pronunciation:
- feIs
- parts of speech:
- noun, transitive verb, intransitive verb
- phrases:
- face to face, in the face of, face up to
- features:
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
the part of the head that extends from the forehead to the chin and from ear to ear.
- synonyms:
- countenance, features, physiognomy
- similar words:
- lineaments, profile, visage
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| definition 2: |
a look or expression communicated by the features, esp. the eyes and mouth.
a solemn face
- synonyms:
- aspect, countenance, demeanor, expression, visage
- similar words:
- air, appearance, feature, look, mien
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| definition 3: |
outward appearance.
She put on a good face.On its face, the situation looks bad.- synonyms:
- surface
- similar words:
- appearance, exterior, façade, front, outside, veneer
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| definition 4: |
one's prestige or dignity.
We must do this to save face.- synonyms:
- dignity, honor, prestige, reputation
- similar words:
- name, repute
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| definition 5: |
a prominent surface or aspect.
the face of a clockthe face of the cliff
- synonyms:
- front
- antonyms:
- back
- similar words:
- exterior, facade, fore, outside, surface
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| related words: |
complexion, demeanor, guise, hand, pride |
| phrase: |
face to face |
| phrase: |
in the face of |
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| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| inflections: |
faced, faces, facing |
| definition 1: |
to stand or be in front of.
- similar words:
- front
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| definition 2: |
to look or turn toward.
- similar words:
- front
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| definition 3: |
to confront without avoidance.
- synonyms:
- confront
- antonyms:
- avoid, dodge, evade
- similar words:
- affront, beard, brave, brazen, come to grips with, meet, reckon with
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| definition 4: |
to cover with a different material.
The fabric was faced with rubber.- synonyms:
- cover, veneer
- similar words:
- coat, finish
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| related words: |
accost, confront, encounter, experience, greet, hack, line, overlook, stand |
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| part of speech: |
intransitive verb |
| definition 1: |
to turn or be placed so that the front is to a specific direction (usu. fol. by on or toward).
The house faces toward the road.- synonyms:
- look, point
- similar words:
- front
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| definition 2: |
to turn in a certain direction or way.
Face left at the sergeant's command.- similar words:
- turn
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| phrase: |
face up to |
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a broader category that includes face |
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body, head |
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some accessories for faces |
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compact, cosmetic, eyeglasses, eyeliner, goggles, handkerchief, lipstick, lotion, makeup, mask, puff, rouge, scarf, towel, visor |
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some actions with faces |
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blink, blush, cry, express, flush, frown, gesture, laugh, smile |
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some descriptions of faces |
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beautiful, cute, fair, haggard, handsome, jaundiced, plain, pleasant, pretty, rugged, ugly, wrinkly |
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some parts of a face |
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brow, cheek, chin, ear, eye, eyebrow, eyelash, forehead, jaw, lip, mouth, nose, nostril, teeth |
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some things found on faces |
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acne, beard, dimple, expression, freckle, moustache, pimple, whiskers, wrinkle |
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