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- pronunciation:
- feIs
- parts of speech:
- noun, transitive verb, intransitive verb
- phrases:
- face to face, face up to, in the face of, make a face
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun, verb), Word Explorer
part of speech: |
noun |
definition 1: |
the part of the head that extends from the forehead to the chin and from ear to ear.
The witness found it hard to identify the man because she hadn't had a good look at his face.
- 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.
When she saw her father's grief-stricken face, she knew the worst had happened.
- synonyms:
- aspect, countenance, demeanor, expression, visage
- similar words:
- air, appearance, feature, look, mien
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definition 3: |
outward appearance.
On its face, the situation looks bad, but nonetheless we're quite optimistic.They put on a courageous face, but everyone was nervous about what the day would bring.- 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 |
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phrase: |
face to face, in the face of |
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part of speech: |
transitive verb |
inflections: |
faces, facing, faced |
definition 1: |
to look or turn toward.
The students were all facing the teacher.Please face me so that I can hear you when you speak.Our house faces the road.
- similar words:
- front
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definition 2: |
to stand or be in front of.
Tomorrow morning, the prisoner will face the judge.- similar words:
- front
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definition 3: |
to confront or stand before without avoidance.
I'm not afraid to face the consequences of what I've done.She believes it's best to face her fears rather than give in to them.He was ashamed and was afraid to face his father.- 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 front of the house faces toward the west.- 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, make a face |
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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, 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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