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Face to face

In person; directly; in the physical presence of somebody.

📖 Definitions of "Face to face"

adverb
  1. 1

    In person; directly; in the physical presence of somebody.

    "He sounds intimidating over the phone, but if you meet him face to face you will find he is a friendly enough fellow."

  2. 2

    (by extension) Closely encountering (a thing or situation).

    "Finally, there I was, face to face with death."

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Face to face"

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WordDefinition
personalnounOf or pertaining to a particular person; relating to, or affecting, an individual, or each of many individuals
oppositenounLocated directly across from something else, or from each other.
first-handDirectly or from personal experience.
one-on-onenoun(chiefly Canada, US, Australia) Involving direct communication or competition between two people.
personalizedadapted to the needs of an individual
individualizedTailored to an individual.
personalisedAlternative spelling of personalized. [adapted to the needs of an individual]
personnounAn individual who has been granted personhood; usually a human being.
indoorSituated in, or designed to be used in, or carried on within, the interior of a building.
indirectnounNot direct:
personallyConcerning oneself.
personnelnounCollection of people in an organization, such as employees and office staff, members of the military, etc.
liveverb(intransitive) To be alive; to have life.
on-lineDated spelling of online.
immediateHappening right away, instantly, with no delay.
privatelyIn a private manner.
directlyIn a straightforward way; without anything intervening; not by secondary but by direct means.
firsthandnounDirectly or from personal experience.
head-onnounOf a collision, from the front or in the direction of motion.
classicnounExhibiting timeless quality and excellence.

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