face (Meaning)
face (n)
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
the feelings expressed on a person's face
the general outward appearance of something
the striking or working surface of an implement
a part of a person that is used to refer to a person
a surface forming part of the outside of an object
the part of an animal corresponding to the human face
the side upon which the use of a thing depends (usually the most prominent surface of an object)
a contorted facial expression
a specific size and style of type within a type family
status in the eyes of others
impudent aggressiveness
a vertical surface of a building or cliff
face (v)
deal with (something unpleasant) head on
oppose, as in hostility or a competition
be oriented in a certain direction, often with respect to another reference point; be opposite to
be opposite
turn so as to face; turn the face in a certain direction
present somebody with something, usually to accuse or criticize
turn so as to expose the face
line the edge (of a garment) with a different material
cover the front or surface of
face (n.)
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.
That part of a body, having several sides, which may be seen from one point, or which is presented toward a certain direction; one of the bounding planes of a solid; as, a cube has six faces.
The principal dressed surface of a plate, disk, or pulley; the principal flat surface of a part or object.
That part of the acting surface of a cog in a cog wheel, which projects beyond the pitch line.
The width of a pulley, or the length of a cog from end to end; as, a pulley or cog wheel of ten inches face.
The upper surface, or the character upon the surface, of a type, plate, etc.
The style or cut of a type or font of type.
Outside appearance; surface show; look; external aspect, whether natural, assumed, or acquired.
That part of the head, esp. of man, in which the eyes, cheeks, nose, and mouth are situated; visage; countenance.
Cast of features; expression of countenance; look; air; appearance.
Ten degrees in extent of a sign of the zodiac.
Maintenance of the countenance free from abashment or confusion; confidence; boldness; shamelessness; effrontery.
Presence; sight; front; as in the phrases, before the face of, in the immediate presence of; in the face of, before, in, or against the front of; as, to fly in the face of danger; to the face of, directly to; from the face of, from the presence of.
Mode of regard, whether favorable or unfavorable; favor or anger; mostly in Scriptural phrases.
The end or wall of the tunnel, drift, or excavation, at which work is progressing or was last done.
The exact amount expressed on a bill, note, bond, or other mercantile paper, without any addition for interest or reduction for discount.
face (v. t.)
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 face an enemy in the field of battle.
To Confront impudently; to bully.
To stand opposite to; to stand with the face or front toward; to front upon; as, the apartments of the general faced the park.
To cover in front, for ornament, protection, etc.; to put a facing upon; as, a building faced with marble.
To line near the edge, esp. with a different material; as, to face the front of a coat, or the bottom of a dress.
To cover with better, or better appearing, material than the mass consists of, for purpose of deception, as the surface of a box of tea, a barrel of sugar, etc.
To make the surface of (anything) flat or smooth; to dress the face of (a stone, a casting, etc.); esp., in turning, to shape or smooth the flat surface of, as distinguished from the cylindrical surface.
To cause to turn or present a face or front, as in a particular direction.
face (v. i.)
To carry a false appearance; to play the hypocrite.
To turn the face; as, to face to the right or left.
To present a face or front.
Synonyms & Antonyms of face
face Sentence Examples
- Her face lit up with joy when she saw her best friend after a long time.
- The artist captured the essence of the human face in his masterpiece.
- The child made funny faces to amuse his younger sibling.
- He tried to maintain a poker face during the job interview, but his nervousness was evident.
- The doctor examined the patient's face for any signs of illness.
- She admired her reflection in the mirror, marveling at the beauty of her own face.
- The actor wore a mask to conceal his face and protect his privacy.
- The old man's face was weathered and lined, a testament to a life well-lived.
- The couple held each other's faces as they shared a tender kiss.
- The teacher scanned the faces of her students, gauging their understanding of the lesson.
FAQs About the word face
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear, the feelings expressed on a person's face, the general outward appearance of something
front, point (toward), look (toward), meet, overlook, margin, neighbor, touch, dominate,border
shun, sidestep, shirk, dodge, duck, shirk, sidestep, dodge,avoid, duck
Her face lit up with joy when she saw her best friend after a long time.
The artist captured the essence of the human face in his masterpiece.
The child made funny faces to amuse his younger sibling.
He tried to maintain a poker face during the job interview, but his nervousness was evident.
