Pronunciation

/feɪs/

Definitions

• Noun:

  • The front part of the head, from the forehead to the chin, that includes the eyes, nose, and mouth, and through which a person expresses emotions and perceives others. Example: “She has a beautiful face.”
  • The surface or front part of something. Example: “The north face of the mountain.”
  • A representation or image of someone’s face, often in a photograph or painting. Example: “The portrait captured his face perfectly.”
  • The public aspect or presence of something; its front or outward appearance. Example: “The company put on a brave face despite financial troubles.”

• Verb:

  • To confront or meet directly. Example: “She faced her fears and spoke in front of a large audience.”
  • To have one’s front or forward side directed towards something. Example: “The house faces the park.”
  • To turn the face in a specified direction. Example: “He faced east and began his meditation.”
  • To apply a covering or finish to the front surface of something. Example: “We’re going to face the old cabinets with new wood veneer.”

Phrases

• “Face to face” – being in each other’s presence, confronting directly. Example: “They had a face-to-face meeting to resolve their differences.”
• “Make a face” – to distort one’s face to express distaste, anger, or amusement. Example: “The child made a funny face when she tasted the broccoli.”
• “Put on a brave face” – to show courage or confidence even if one feels unsure or afraid. Example: “Despite feeling nervous, he put on a brave face before his surgery.”
• “Face the music” – to accept the consequences of one’s actions. Example: “After breaking the vase, he knew he had to face the music.”

Example Sentences

• Noun: “She recognized him by the scar above his left eyebrow on his face.”
• Verb: “They decided to face the challenge together rather than backing down.”

Synonyms

• Visage
• Countenance
• Front
• Presence
• Aspect (noun)
• Confront (verb)
• Address (verb)