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Face

/feɪs/

The front part of the head of a human or other animal, featuring the eyes, nose and mouth, and the surrounding area.

📖 Definitions of "Face"

noun
  1. 1

    The front part of the head of a human or other animal, featuring the eyes, nose and mouth, and the surrounding area.

    "That girl has a pretty face."

  2. 2

    One's facial expression.

    "Why the sad face?"

  3. 3

    (in expressions such as 'make a face') A distorted facial expression; an expression of displeasure, insult, etc.

    "Children! Stop making faces at each other!"

  4. 4

    The public image; outward appearance.

    "He managed to show a bold face despite his embarrassment."

verb
  1. 1

    (of a person or animal) To position oneself or itself so as to have one's face closest to (something).

    "Face the sun."

  2. 2

    (of an object) To have its front closest to, or in the direction of (something else).

    "Turn the chair so it faces the table."

  3. 3

    To cause (something) to turn or present a face or front, as in a particular direction.

  4. 4

    To be presented or confronted with; to have in prospect.

    "We are facing an uncertain future."

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