face

A1
Pronunciation
/feɪs/
/feɪs/
Noun
26 definition(s)
1 Definition

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

Example Sentences
  • That girl has a pretty face.
2 Definition

One's facial expression.

Example Sentences
  • Why the sad face?
3 Definition

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

Example Sentences
  • Children! Stop making faces at each other!
4 Definition

The public image; outward appearance.

Example Sentences
  • He managed to show a bold face despite his embarrassment.
5 Definition

The frontal aspect of something.

Example Sentences
  • The face of the cliff loomed above them.
6 Definition

An aspect of the character or nature of someone or something.

Example Sentences
  • Poverty is the ugly face of capitalism.
7 Definition

Presence; sight; front.

Example Sentences
  • to fly in the face of danger
8 Definition

The directed force of something.

Example Sentences
  • They turned the boat into the face of the storm.
9 Definition

Good reputation; standing in the eyes of others; dignity; prestige. (See lose face, save face).

10 Definition

Shameless confidence; boldness; effrontery.

Example Sentences
  • You've got some face coming round here after what you've done.
11 Definition

Any surface, especially a front or outer one.

Example Sentences
  • Put a big sign on each face of the building that can be seen from the road.
12 Definition

Any of the flat bounding surfaces of a polyhedron. More generally, any of the bounding pieces of a polytope of any dimension.

13 Definition

The numbered dial of a clock or watch, the clock face.

14 Definition

The mouth.

Example Sentences
  • He's always stuffing his face with chips.
15 Definition

Makeup; one's complete facial cosmetic application.

Example Sentences
  • I'll be out in a sec. Just let me put on my face.
16 Definition

(metonymic) A person.

Example Sentences
  • It was just the usual faces at the pub tonight.
17 Definition

A familiar or well-known person; a member of a particular scene, such as music or fashion scene.

Example Sentences
  • He owned several local businesses and was a face around town.
18 Definition

A headlining wrestler with a persona embodying heroic or virtuous traits and who is regarded as a "good guy", especially one who is handsome and well-conditioned; a baby face.

Example Sentences
  • The fans cheered on the face as he made his comeback.
19 Definition

The front surface of a bat.

20 Definition

The part of a golf club that hits the ball.

21 Definition

The side of the card that shows its value (as opposed to the back side, which looks the same on all cards of the deck).

22 Definition

The head of a lion, shown face-on and cut off immediately behind the ears.

23 Definition

The width of a pulley, or the length of a cog from end to end.

Example Sentences
  • a pulley or cog wheel of ten inches face
24 Definition

A typeface.

25 Definition

Mode of regard, whether favourable or unfavourable; favour or anger.

26 Definition

The amount expressed on a bill, note, bond, etc., without any interest or discount; face value.

Verb
14 definition(s)
1 Definition

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

Example Sentences
  • Face the sun.
2 Definition

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

Example Sentences
  • Turn the chair so it faces the table.
3 Definition

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

4 Definition

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

Example Sentences
  • We are facing an uncertain future.
5 Definition

To deal with (a difficult situation or person); to accept (facts, reality, etc.) even when undesirable.

Example Sentences
  • I'm going to have to face this sooner or later.
6 Definition

To have the front in a certain direction.

Example Sentences
  • The seats in the carriage faced backwards.
7 Definition

To have as an opponent.

Example Sentences
  • Puddletown United face Mudchester Rovers in the quarter-finals.
8 Definition

To be the batsman on strike.

Example Sentences
  • Willoughby comes in to bowl, and it's Hobson facing.
9 Definition

To confront impudently; to bully.

10 Definition

To cover in front, for ornament, protection, etc.; to put a facing upon.

Example Sentences
  • a building faced with marble
11 Definition

To line near the edge, especially with a different material.

Example Sentences
  • to face the front of a coat, or the bottom of a dress
12 Definition

To cover with better, or better appearing, material than the mass consists of, for purpose of deception, as the surface of a box of tea, a barrel of sugar, etc.

13 Definition

To make the surface of (anything) flat or smooth; to dress the face of (a stone, a casting, etc.); especially, in turning, to shape or smooth the flat surface of, as distinguished from the cylindrical surface.

14 Definition

(retail) To arrange the products in (a store) so that they are tidy and attractive.

Example Sentences
  • In my first job, I learned how to operate a till and to face the store to high standards.