What does Face Mean?

Definitions

Definition as Noun
  • 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
  • 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)
  • status in the eyes of others
  • a vertical surface of a building or cliff
  • impudent aggressiveness
  • the feelings expressed on a person's face
  • a specific size and style of type within a type family
  • a contorted facial expression
  • the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
  • a surface forming part of the outside of an object
Definition as Verb
  • be opposite
  • turn so as to face; turn the face in a certain direction
  • turn so as to expose the face
  • line the edge (of a garment) with a different material
  • cover the front or surface of
  • deal with (something unpleasant) head on
  • oppose, as in hostility or a competition
  • present somebody with something, usually to accuse or criticize
  • be oriented in a certain direction, often with respect to another reference point; be opposite to

Examples

  • "the face of the city is changing"
  • "he looked out at a roomful of faces"; "when he returned to work he met many new faces"
  • "he dealt the cards face down"
  • "he lost face"
  • "I couldn't believe her boldness"; "he had the effrontery to question my honesty"
  • "a sad expression"; "a look of triumph"; "an angry face"
  • "she made a grimace at the prospect"
  • "he washed his face"; "I wish I had seen the look on his face when he got the news"
  • "he examined all sides of the crystal"; "dew dripped from the face of the leaf"; "they travelled across the face of the continent"
  • "the facing page"; "the two sofas face each other"
  • "Turn and face your partner now"
  • "face a playing card"
  • "face the lapels of the jacket"
  • "The building was faced with beautiful stones"
  • "You must confront your problems"; "He faced the terrible consequences of his mistakes"
  • "You must confront your opponent"; "Jackson faced Smith in the boxing ring"; "The two enemies finally confronted each other"
  • "We confronted him with the evidence"; "He was faced with all the evidence and could no longer deny his actions"; "An enormous dilemma faces us"
  • "The house looks north"; "My backyard look onto the pond"; "The building faces the park"

Part of Speech

Noun, Verb