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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"
- 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
One's facial expression.
"Why the sad face?"
- 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
The public image; outward appearance.
"He managed to show a bold face despite his embarrassment."
- 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
(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
To cause (something) to turn or present a face or front, as in a particular direction.
- 4
To be presented or confronted with; to have in prospect.
"We are facing an uncertain future."
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