Face
/feɪs/
Last Updated: January 2, 2026 at 12:30 PM
Scrabble:9 ptsWWF:10 pts4 letters
Definition of Face
noun
- 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."
- One's facial expression.
"Why the sad face?"
- (in expressions such as 'make a face') A distorted facial expression; an expression of displeasure, insult, etc.
"Children! Stop making faces at each other!"
- The public image; outward appearance.
"He managed to show a bold face despite his embarrassment."
- The frontal aspect of something.
"The face of the cliff loomed above them."
verb
- (of a person or animal) To position oneself or itself so as to have one's face closest to (something).
"Face the sun."
- (of an object) To have its front closest to, or in the direction of (something else).
"Turn the chair so it faces the table."
- To cause (something) to turn or present a face or front, as in a particular direction.
- To be presented or confronted with; to have in prospect.
"We are facing an uncertain future."
- To deal with (a difficult situation or person); to accept (facts, reality, etc.) even when undesirable.
"I'm going to have to face this sooner or later."
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SYNONYMS
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ANTONYMS
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