face

1 of 2

noun

ˈfās

often attributive

: the front part of the head that in humans extends from the forehead to the chin and includes the mouth, nose, cheeks, and eyes

: the face as a means of identification : countenance

would know that face anywhere

archaic : presence, sight

: facial expression

a friendly face

: a facial expression of distaste or displeasure

he made a face when he saw the test results

: makeup sense 3a(1)

—usually used in the phrase put one's face on

… I have never been the kind of woman who feels comfortable popping to the shops without putting my face on first.

Vicki Michelle

a(1)

: outward appearance

put a good face on it

(2)

: the aspect of something that is perceptible or obvious upon superficial examination

the theory is absurd on its face

Kim Neely

: disguise, pretense

c(1)

: assurance, confidence

maintaining a firm face in spite of adversity

(2)

: effrontery

how anyone could have the face to ask that question

: dignity, prestige

afraid to lose face

: surface:

a(1)

: a front, upper, or outer surface

vanished from the face of the earth

(2)

: the front of something having two or four sides

the face of a clock

(3)

: facade

the face of a building

(4)

: an exposed surface of rock

(5)

: any of the plane surfaces that bound a geometric solid

A cube is a solid with six square faces.

: a surface specially prepared: such as

(1)

: the principal finished surface (as of a tool or implement)

The tendency of the belt is to slip over the face of the pulley in a counter clockwise direction.

H. W. Harkness

Cans are made from … thin sheets of steel lightly coated with tin. This tin coating serves two purposes: it covers the face of the steel sheet, preserving it from rust; and it acts as a medium by which parts of a sheet may be made to adhere to one another by soldering.

B. S. Luh et al.

(2)

: the right side (as of cloth or leather)

(3)

: an inscribed, printed, or marked side

the two faces of a coin

: a striking surface (as of a tool)

the face of the golf club

the face of an anvil

d(1)

: the surface (as of type) that receives the ink and transfers it to the paper

(2)

: a style of type

: the end or wall of a mine tunnel, drift, or excavation at which work is progressing

: face value

: person

lots of new faces around here

professional wrestling : baby face sense 2

Randy Orton earned respect as a heel because of his cocky, overconfident persona. As a face, he's lost the smugness that defined his character and is struggling to find his identity.

Rennie Detore

face

2 of 2

verb

faced; facing

transitive verb

: to confront impudently

faced him with evidence of treachery

: to line near the edge especially with a different material

: to cover the front or surface of

faced the building with marble

: to meet face-to-face or in competition

The team will face a tough opponent in its next game.

: to stand or sit with the face toward

The teacher faced the class.

: to have the front oriented toward

a house facing the park

: to recognize and deal with straightforwardly

face the facts

: to master by confronting with determination

—used with down

faced down his critics

: to have as a prospect : be confronted by

face a grim future

: to be a prospect or a source of concern for

the problems that face us

: to bring face-to-face

he was faced with ruin

: to make the surface of (something, such as a stone) flat or smooth

: to cause (troops) to face in a particular direction on command

The captain faced his company to the left.

intransitive verb

: to have the face or front turned in a specified direction

The house faced south.

: to turn the face in a specified direction

She faced to her left.

Phrases

in one's face

: directly and aggressively in one's presence

dunked the ball in his face

—often used with get to describe aggressively confrontational speech or behavior

his boss got in his face about being late

in the face of or less commonly in face of

: face-to-face with : despite

fearless in the face of danger

to one's face

: in one's presence or so that one is fully aware of what is going on

If you have something to say about me, say it to my face.

face the music

: to meet an unpleasant situation, a danger, or the consequences of one's actions

Example Sentences

Noun He has a round face. His face is familiar but I can't remember his name. I'll never forget the look on her face. He fell flat on his face. I didn't recognize any of the faces around the table. There are lots of new faces around the office. Verb The teacher faced the class. She turned around to face the window. He sat facing the wall. Turn and face to the east. The house faces the park. The living room faces the afternoon sun. My shoe was lying in the corner with its sole facing upward. The flower opens facing skyward. Look at the illustration on the facing page. Only by facing your problems can you hope to overcome them. See More

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

LaChapelle interpreted the scripture into a portrait last year -- a nude male model sitting in front of a mirror, tears wet on his face, holding a phone with a distorted image of himself on the screen.

Jacqui Palumbo, CNN, 12 Sep. 2022 Alicia had bruises on her face from the ensuing scuffle.

San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Sep. 2022 The video showcased the new sneakers with laughter in the background and showed Tomlin walking by with a grin on his face.

Jaylon Thompson, USA TODAY, 11 Sep. 2022 This season looms as a pivotal chapter for a team that made the playoffs every year from 2018 to 2020, led the league in victories in 2019 — and fell on its face last season.

Childs Walker, Baltimore Sun, 8 Sep. 2022 As the stunt ended, TV cameras captured the queen walking to her seat clutching one of her trademark handbags, the faintest of smiles on her face.

James Hookway, WSJ, 8 Sep. 2022 Over the last few months nearly a dozen and a half bikers after receiving citations from the Parma police left the scene with a smile on their face.

John Benson, cleveland, 7 Sep. 2022 That look on his face just stayed with me for a couple of days.

Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 6 Sep. 2022 Prince Harry seemed especially thrilled to meet a small black and brown dog, sweetly petting the pup with a big grin on his face.

Stephanie Petit, Peoplemag, 6 Sep. 2022

Verb

The railroads face a deadline on Friday at 12:01 a.m. at which point two unions at an impasse over a new labor contract could walk out.

Paul Berger, WSJ, 14 Sep. 2022 Montgomery capped Cincinnati's day with a late 74-yard touchdown run. Cincinnati will face in-state rival Miami next Saturday at the Bengals' Paycor Stadium.

Keith Jenkins, The Enquirer, 10 Sep. 2022 The Browns face Carolina and their former starting quarterback, Baker Mayfield, at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte on Sunday at 1 p.m.

cleveland, 9 Sep. 2022 The South Carolina Gamecocks face the Arkansas Razorbacks in a Week 2 college football game on Saturday at Razorback Stadium.

Jeremy Cluff, The Arizona Republic, 7 Sep. 2022 Between the rivalry games, Alabama will be at Tennesse (Feb. 15), host Georgia (Feb. 18), travel to South Carolina (Feb. 22) and face Arkansas at home (Feb. 25).

Nick Alvarez | Nalvarez@al.com, al, 7 Sep. 2022 Some families always face these challenges at the beginning of the school year.

Parija Kavilanz, CNN, 4 Sep. 2022 Next week, the Spartans are set to face Central High School at home while West Albany will be traveling to battle Lebanon High School.

Sam Misa, oregonlive, 3 Sep. 2022 Will the two schools actually want to face each other again at that point?

Jason Beede, Orlando Sentinel, 1 Sep. 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

Noun

Middle English, borrowed from Anglo-French, going back to Vulgar Latin *facia (attested in early Medieval Latin as facia "portrait"), re-formation of Latin faciēs "appearance, aspect, form, human face," from fac-, stem of facere "to make, do" + -iēs, noun suffix, usually deverbal — more at fact

Verb

Middle English facen, verbal derivative of face face entry 1

First Known Use

Noun

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Verb

15th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1

Phrases Containing face

Kids Definition

face 1 of 2

noun

ˈfās

: the front part of the head

: an expression of the face

a sad face

: outward appearance

It looks easy on the face of it.

: a funny or silly expression

: an expression showing displeasure

: respect entry 1 sense 1

He was afraid of losing face.

: a front, upper, or outer surface

: one of the flat surfaces that bound a solid

a face of a cube

face

2 of 2

verb

faced; facing

: to have the front or face toward

The house faces east.

: to cover the front or surface of

The building will be faced with marble.

: to oppose with determination

face danger

Legal Definition

face

noun

: outward appearance

: the surface or superficial reading or meaning of something (as a document or statute) that does not take into account outside information

the face of [the] deed reveals that she had two purposes in mind

State v. Rand, 366 A.2d 183 (1976)

—often used in the phrases on its face and on the face of

is…neutral on its face but has a discriminatory effect on women

Marcia Coyle

did not see on the face of the amendment that it was precisely directed at public as distinguished from private destruction

O'Brien v. United States, 376 F.2d 538 (1967)

: the inscribed or printed side of something (as a document)

broadly : the front side of something inscribed or printed on both sides

the face of a stock certificate

: face value

face 1 of 2

verb

as in to front

to stand or sit with the face or front toward the house faces the sparkling blue waters of the Pacific Ocean

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance

front
meet
border
overlook
touch
dominate
bound
rim
margin
point (toward)
neighbor
look (toward)
fringe
skirt
adjoin
abut
command
look down (on)

as in to confront

to oppose (something hostile or dangerous) with firmness or courage movie superheroes who are ever ready to face danger without blinking an eye

Synonyms & Similar Words

confront
brave
encounter
breast
beard
dare
front
withstand
brazen
outface
meet
resist
defy
fight
approach
challenge
stand
outbrave
affront
stand up to
corner
battle
face up (to)
combat
accost
oppose
repel
square (off)
contend (with)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

avoid
duck
dodge
shirk
shun
shake
sidestep
evade
escape
eschew
elude
funk

as in to clad

to cover with something that protects we decided to face our old frame house with aluminum siding

Synonyms & Similar Words

clad
clothe
encase
side
skin
dress
sheath
sheathe
wrap
veil
surround
garb
robe
array
apparel
mantle
envelop
embrace
lap
shroud
overspread
embower
enclose
blanket
overlay
swathe
encompass
enshroud
embosom
enwrap
inclose
invest

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

expose
bare
strip
denude
unswathe

as in to encounter

to enter into contest or conflict with the Boston Red Sox were eager to face their traditional rivals, the Yankees, in the play-offs

Synonyms & Similar Words

encounter
meet
battle
fight
engage
rival
take on
contend
oppose
emulate

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

evade
escape
elude
retreat

face

2 of 2

noun

as in looks

the front part of the head the criminal hid his face from the news cameras as he slumped into the patrol car

Synonyms & Similar Words

looks
appearance
visage
presence
countenance
expression
features
puss
pan
kisser
mug
aspect
mien
lineaments
physiognomy

as in front

a forward part or surface the face of the store building has been altered many times over the years to meet changing tastes and needs

Synonyms & Similar Words

front
forehead
facade
surface
façade
forepart
skin
outside
veneer

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

back
rear
reverse
inside
interior
rearward
innards

as in grimace

a twisting of the facial features in disgust or disapproval it's rude to make a face when your dinner hostess offers you broccoli

Synonyms & Similar Words

grimace
scowl
frown
mouth
pout
smirk
look
lower
stare
moue
sneer
wince
squinch
snarl
mow
glare
flinch
growl
mug
lour
snoot
rictus
glower
scoff
simper

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

smile
grin
laugh

as in exterior

an outer part or layer a much-needed sandblasting revealed that the face of the old stone church is actually a pinkish granite

Synonyms & Similar Words

exterior
surface
front
skin
facing
outside
facade
top
shell
veneer
covering
mask
façade
appearance
cover
disguise
show
semblance
guise

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

interior
inside

as in look

facial appearance regarded as an indication of mood or feeling a rainy day is no excuse for just moping around with a long face, so let's do something

Synonyms & Similar Words

look
smile
expression
grin
visage
scowl
countenance
grimace
frown
mouth
lower
cast
pout
presence
demeanor
appearance
bearing
lour
air
mien
aspect
manner

as in appearance

outward and often deceptive indication on the face of it, the country went to war for noble reasons

Synonyms & Similar Words

appearance
effect
seeming
outward
impression
first blush
name
show
resemblance
mask
likeness
semblance
display
implication
surface
pose
image
guise
facade
cloak
front
hint
representation
air
suggestion
pretense
demonstration
imitation
exterior
shape
disguise
masquerade
insinuation
simulation
shell
façade
affectation
fiction
gloss
veneer
make-belief
pretence
imposture
patina
make-believe
Potemkin village

as in person

a member of the human race I see they've hired some new faces

Synonyms & Similar Words

person
life
man
guy
creature
body
human
being
individual
duck
thing
soul
bird
head
egg
stiff
mortal
baby
fish
sort
character
bod
customer
specimen
personality
personage
human being
devil
party
wight
scout
cookie
fellow
son of man
cooky
slob
brother
self
somebody
neighbor
homo
humanoid
celebrity
hominid
fellowman

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

animal
beast
brute
critter
beastie

as in gall

shameless boldness you have to wonder how anyone has the face to ask such a personal question

Synonyms & Similar Words

gall
nerve
arrogance
cheek
temerity
effrontery
audacity
brass
crust
presumption
assurance
confidence
brashness
pertness
cheekiness
audaciousness
brazenness
chutzpah
nerviness
sauciness
presumptuousness
hutzpah
sauce
brassiness
hutzpa
disrespect
back talk
chutzpa
sanguinity
cockiness
overconfidence
impudence
hardihood
sass
inconsideration
incivility
impoliteness
ungraciousness
inconsiderateness
insolence
impertinence
rudeness
swagger
self-assurance
self-confidence
discourteousness
swash

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

bashfulness
timidity
shyness
hesitancy
modesty
diffidence
timorousness
timidness
manners
faintheartedness
courtesy
graciousness
civility
gentility
mannerliness
courteousness

as in assurance

a state of mind in which one is free from doubt he managed to maintain face despite the endless series of crises

Synonyms & Similar Words

assurance
certainty
conviction
confidence
satisfaction
positiveness
certitude
resolve
surety
assuredness
doubtlessness
determination
cocksureness
sureness
resoluteness
dogmatism
authoritarianism
resolution
firmness
decisiveness
purposefulness

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

uncertainty
doubt
disbelief
hesitation
incredulity
concern
hesitancy
incertitude
anxiety
indecisiveness
nonconfidence
irresolution
unbelief
suspicion
distrust
mistrust
misgiving

单词	face
释义	face 1 of 2 noun ˈfās often attributive 1 a : the front part of the head that in humans extends from the forehead to the chin and includes the mouth, nose, cheeks, and eyes b : the face as a means of identification : countenance would know that face anywhere 2 archaic : presence, sight 3 a : facial expression a friendly face b : a facial expression of distaste or displeasure he made a face when he saw the test results c : makeup sense 3a(1) —usually used in the phrase put one's face on … I have never been the kind of woman who feels comfortable popping to the shops without putting my face on first. Vicki Michelle 4 a(1) : outward appearance put a good face on it (2) : the aspect of something that is perceptible or obvious upon superficial examination the theory is absurd on its face Kim Neely b : disguise, pretense c(1) : assurance, confidence maintaining a firm face in spite of adversity (2) : effrontery how anyone could have the face to ask that question d : dignity, prestige afraid to lose face 5 : surface: a(1) : a front, upper, or outer surface vanished from the face of the earth (2) : the front of something having two or four sides the face of a clock (3) : facade the face of a building (4) : an exposed surface of rock (5) : any of the plane surfaces that bound a geometric solid A cube is a solid with six square faces. b : a surface specially prepared: such as (1) : the principal finished surface (as of a tool or implement) The tendency of the belt is to slip over the face of the pulley in a counter clockwise direction. H. W. Harkness Cans are made from … thin sheets of steel lightly coated with tin. This tin coating serves two purposes: it covers the face of the steel sheet, preserving it from rust; and it acts as a medium by which parts of a sheet may be made to adhere to one another by soldering. B. S. Luh et al. (2) : the right side (as of cloth or leather) (3) : an inscribed, printed, or marked side the two faces of a coin c : a striking surface (as of a tool) the face of the golf club the face of an anvil d(1) : the surface (as of type) that receives the ink and transfers it to the paper (2) : a style of type 6 : the end or wall of a mine tunnel, drift, or excavation at which work is progressing 7 : face value 8 a : person lots of new faces around here b professional wrestling : baby face sense 2 Randy Orton earned respect as a heel because of his cocky, overconfident persona. As a face, he's lost the smugness that defined his character and is struggling to find his identity. Rennie Detore face 2 of 2 verb faced; facing transitive verb 1 : to confront impudently faced him with evidence of treachery 2 a : to line near the edge especially with a different material b : to cover the front or surface of faced the building with marble 3 : to meet face-to-face or in competition The team will face a tough opponent in its next game. 4 a : to stand or sit with the face toward The teacher faced the class. b : to have the front oriented toward a house facing the park 5 a : to recognize and deal with straightforwardly face the facts b : to master by confronting with determination —used with down faced down his critics 6 a : to have as a prospect : be confronted by face a grim future b : to be a prospect or a source of concern for the problems that face us c : to bring face-to-face he was faced with ruin 7 : to make the surface of (something, such as a stone) flat or smooth 8 : to cause (troops) to face in a particular direction on command The captain faced his company to the left. intransitive verb 1 : to have the face or front turned in a specified direction The house faced south. 2 : to turn the face in a specified direction She faced to her left. Phrases in one's face : directly and aggressively in one's presence dunked the ball in his face —often used with get to describe aggressively confrontational speech or behavior his boss got in his face about being late in the face of or less commonly in face of : face-to-face with : despite fearless in the face of danger to one's face : in one's presence or so that one is fully aware of what is going on If you have something to say about me, say it to my face. face the music : to meet an unpleasant situation, a danger, or the consequences of one's actions Synonyms Noun countenance kisser [slang] mug pan [slang] puss [slang] visage Verb front look (toward) point (toward) See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Noun He has a round face. His face is familiar but I can't remember his name. I'll never forget the look on her face. He fell flat on his face. I didn't recognize any of the faces around the table. There are lots of new faces around the office. Verb The teacher faced the class. She turned around to face the window. He sat facing the wall. Turn and face to the east. The house faces the park. The living room faces the afternoon sun. My shoe was lying in the corner with its sole facing upward. The flower opens facing skyward. Look at the illustration on the facing page. Only by facing your problems can you hope to overcome them. See More Recent Examples on the Web Noun LaChapelle interpreted the scripture into a portrait last year -- a nude male model sitting in front of a mirror, tears wet on his face, holding a phone with a distorted image of himself on the screen. Jacqui Palumbo, CNN, 12 Sep. 2022 Alicia had bruises on her face from the ensuing scuffle. San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Sep. 2022 The video showcased the new sneakers with laughter in the background and showed Tomlin walking by with a grin on his face. Jaylon Thompson, USA TODAY, 11 Sep. 2022 This season looms as a pivotal chapter for a team that made the playoffs every year from 2018 to 2020, led the league in victories in 2019 — and fell on its face last season. Childs Walker, Baltimore Sun, 8 Sep. 2022 As the stunt ended, TV cameras captured the queen walking to her seat clutching one of her trademark handbags, the faintest of smiles on her face. James Hookway, WSJ, 8 Sep. 2022 Over the last few months nearly a dozen and a half bikers after receiving citations from the Parma police left the scene with a smile on their face. John Benson, cleveland, 7 Sep. 2022 That look on his face just stayed with me for a couple of days. Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 6 Sep. 2022 Prince Harry seemed especially thrilled to meet a small black and brown dog, sweetly petting the pup with a big grin on his face. Stephanie Petit, Peoplemag, 6 Sep. 2022 Verb The railroads face a deadline on Friday at 12:01 a.m. at which point two unions at an impasse over a new labor contract could walk out. Paul Berger, WSJ, 14 Sep. 2022 Montgomery capped Cincinnati's day with a late 74-yard touchdown run. Cincinnati will face in-state rival Miami next Saturday at the Bengals' Paycor Stadium. Keith Jenkins, The Enquirer, 10 Sep. 2022 The Browns face Carolina and their former starting quarterback, Baker Mayfield, at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte on Sunday at 1 p.m. cleveland, 9 Sep. 2022 The South Carolina Gamecocks face the Arkansas Razorbacks in a Week 2 college football game on Saturday at Razorback Stadium. Jeremy Cluff, The Arizona Republic, 7 Sep. 2022 Between the rivalry games, Alabama will be at Tennesse (Feb. 15), host Georgia (Feb. 18), travel to South Carolina (Feb. 22) and face Arkansas at home (Feb. 25). Nick Alvarez \| Nalvarez@al.com, al, 7 Sep. 2022 Some families always face these challenges at the beginning of the school year. Parija Kavilanz, CNN, 4 Sep. 2022 Next week, the Spartans are set to face Central High School at home while West Albany will be traveling to battle Lebanon High School. Sam Misa, oregonlive, 3 Sep. 2022 Will the two schools actually want to face each other again at that point? Jason Beede, Orlando Sentinel, 1 Sep. 2022 See More Word History Etymology Noun Middle English, borrowed from Anglo-French, going back to Vulgar Latin facia (attested in early Medieval Latin as facia* "portrait"), re-formation of Latin faciēs "appearance, aspect, form, human face," from fac-, stem of facere "to make, do" + -iēs, noun suffix, usually deverbal — more at fact Verb Middle English facen, verbal derivative of face face entry 1 First Known Use Noun 14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a Verb 15th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1 Phrases Containing face a face like thunder about-face a slap in the face (as) plain as the nose on your face at face value baby face be/get in someone's face face angle cut off one's nose to spite one's face face card face-first face paint face mask face-lift face-palm face shield face time face-to-face fall on one's face familiar face get out of someone's face in someone's face laugh on the other side of one's face keep a straight face just another face in the crowd long face look (someone) in the face lose face not just a/another pretty face one's face falls one's face lights up poker face put on a brave face put a human face on screw up one's face/eyes show one's face shut one's face stand/face trial stare (someone) in the face straight face stuff one's face the blood drained from someone's face the face of the earth volte-face wear a silly grin/smile on one's face whey-face wipe (someone or something) off the face of the earth wipe the smile off one's face with egg on one's face written all over someone's face you should have seen his face face charges face off face facts face cord face crumple cross someone's face face-centered face fly face-plant face up to face-saver game face face up double-face face the music in-your-face feed one's face blue in the face put on a happy/brave face face the fact(s) save face hatchet face screw one's face/eyes up on the face of the earth smiley face on the face of it procedural face mask staring someone in the face laugh in someone's face in the face of face value procedure face mask (let's) face it stared death in the face to someone's face in one's face open-face face mask penalty open-face sandwich the color drained from someone's face fly in the face of to one's face in face of pull a face stare one in the face make a face wipe the grin off his face more than just a pretty face wipe that smile off your face egg on one's face taken/accepted at face value See More a face like thunder about-face a slap in the face (as) plain as the nose on your face at face value baby face be/get in someone's face face angle cut off one's nose to spite one's face face card face-first face paint face mask face-lift face-palm face shield face time face-to-face fall on one's face familiar face get out of someone's face in someone's face laugh on the other side of one's face keep a straight face just another face in the crowd long face look (someone) in the face lose face not just a/another pretty face one's face falls one's face lights up poker face put on a brave face put a human face on screw up one's face/eyes show one's face shut one's face stand/face trial stare (someone) in the face straight face stuff one's face the blood drained from someone's face the face of the earth volte-face wear a silly grin/smile on one's face whey-face wipe (someone or something) off the face of the earth wipe the smile off one's face with egg on one's face written all over someone's face you should have seen his face face charges face off face facts face cord face crumple cross someone's face face-centered face fly face-plant face up to face-saver game face face up double-face face the music in-your-face feed one's face blue in the face put on a happy/brave face face the fact(s) save face hatchet face screw one's face/eyes up on the face of the earth smiley face on the face of it procedural face mask staring someone in the face laugh in someone's face in the face of face value procedure face mask (let's) face it stared death in the face to someone's face in one's face open-face face mask penalty open-face sandwich the color drained from someone's face fly in the face of to one's face in face of pull a face stare one in the face make a face wipe the grin off his face more than just a pretty face wipe that smile off your face egg on one's face taken/accepted at face value See More Kids Definition face 1 of 2 noun ˈfās 1 : the front part of the head 2 : an expression of the face a sad face 3 : outward appearance It looks easy on the face of it. 4 : a funny or silly expression 5 : an expression showing displeasure 6 : respect entry 1 sense 1 He was afraid of losing face. 7 : a front, upper, or outer surface 8 : one of the flat surfaces that bound a solid a face of a cube face 2 of 2 verb faced; facing 1 : to have the front or face toward The house faces east. 2 : to cover the front or surface of The building will be faced with marble. 3 : to oppose with determination face danger Medical Definition face noun ˈfās often attributive 1 a : the front part of the human head including the chin, mouth, nose, cheeks, eyes, and usually the forehead b : the corresponding part of the head of a lower animal 2 : surface especially : a front, upper, or outer surface Legal Definition face noun 1 a : outward appearance b : the surface or superficial reading or meaning of something (as a document or statute) that does not take into account outside information the face of [the] deed reveals that she had two purposes in mind State v. Rand, 366 A.2d 183 (1976) —often used in the phrases on its face and on the face of is…neutral on its face but has a discriminatory effect on women Marcia Coyle did not see on the face of the amendment that it was precisely directed at public as distinguished from private destruction O'Brien v. United States, 376 F.2d 538 (1967) 2 : the inscribed or printed side of something (as a document) broadly : the front side of something inscribed or printed on both sides the face of a stock certificate 3 : face value face 1 of 2 verb 1 as in to front to stand or sit with the face or front toward the house faces the sparkling blue waters of the Pacific Ocean Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance front meet border overlook touch dominate bound rim margin point (toward) neighbor look (toward) fringe skirt adjoin abut command look down (on) 2 as in to confront to oppose (something hostile or dangerous) with firmness or courage movie superheroes who are ever ready to face danger without blinking an eye Synonyms & Similar Words confront brave encounter breast beard dare front withstand brazen outface meet resist defy fight approach challenge stand outbrave affront stand up to corner battle face up (to) combat accost oppose repel square (off) contend (with) Antonyms & Near Antonyms avoid duck dodge shirk shun shake sidestep evade escape eschew elude funk See More 3 as in to clad to cover with something that protects we decided to face our old frame house with aluminum siding Synonyms & Similar Words clad clothe encase side skin dress sheath sheathe wrap veil surround garb robe array apparel mantle envelop embrace lap shroud overspread embower enclose blanket overlay swathe encompass enshroud embosom enwrap inclose invest Antonyms & Near Antonyms expose bare strip denude unswathe 4 as in to encounter to enter into contest or conflict with the Boston Red Sox were eager to face their traditional rivals, the Yankees, in the play-offs Synonyms & Similar Words encounter meet battle fight engage rival take on contend oppose emulate Antonyms & Near Antonyms evade escape elude retreat face 2 of 2 noun 1 as in looks the front part of the head the criminal hid his face from the news cameras as he slumped into the patrol car Synonyms & Similar Words looks appearance visage presence countenance expression features puss pan kisser mug aspect mien lineaments physiognomy 2 as in front a forward part or surface the face of the store building has been altered many times over the years to meet changing tastes and needs Synonyms & Similar Words front forehead facade surface façade forepart skin outside veneer Antonyms & Near Antonyms back rear reverse inside interior rearward innards See More 3 as in grimace a twisting of the facial features in disgust or disapproval it's rude to make a face when your dinner hostess offers you broccoli Synonyms & Similar Words grimace scowl frown mouth pout smirk look lower stare moue sneer wince squinch snarl mow glare flinch growl mug lour snoot rictus glower scoff simper Antonyms & Near Antonyms smile grin laugh 4 as in exterior an outer part or layer a much-needed sandblasting revealed that the face of the old stone church is actually a pinkish granite Synonyms & Similar Words exterior surface front skin facing outside facade top shell veneer covering mask façade appearance cover disguise show semblance guise Antonyms & Near Antonyms interior inside 5 as in look facial appearance regarded as an indication of mood or feeling a rainy day is no excuse for just moping around with a long face, so let's do something Synonyms & Similar Words look smile expression grin visage scowl countenance grimace frown mouth lower cast pout presence demeanor appearance bearing lour air mien aspect manner 6 as in appearance outward and often deceptive indication on the face of it, the country went to war for noble reasons Synonyms & Similar Words appearance effect seeming outward impression first blush name show resemblance mask likeness semblance display implication surface pose image guise facade cloak front hint representation air suggestion pretense demonstration imitation exterior shape disguise masquerade insinuation simulation shell façade affectation fiction gloss veneer make-belief pretence imposture patina make-believe Potemkin village 7 as in person a member of the human race I see they've hired some new faces Synonyms & Similar Words person life man guy creature body human being individual duck thing soul bird head egg stiff mortal baby fish sort character bod customer specimen personality personage human being devil party wight scout cookie fellow son of man cooky slob brother self somebody neighbor homo humanoid celebrity hominid fellowman Antonyms & Near Antonyms animal beast brute critter beastie 8 as in gall shameless boldness you have to wonder how anyone has the face to ask such a personal question Synonyms & Similar Words gall nerve arrogance cheek temerity effrontery audacity brass crust presumption assurance confidence brashness pertness cheekiness audaciousness brazenness chutzpah nerviness sauciness presumptuousness hutzpah sauce brassiness hutzpa disrespect back talk chutzpa sanguinity cockiness overconfidence impudence hardihood sass inconsideration incivility impoliteness ungraciousness inconsiderateness insolence impertinence rudeness swagger self-assurance self-confidence discourteousness swash Antonyms & Near Antonyms bashfulness timidity shyness hesitancy modesty diffidence timorousness timidness manners faintheartedness courtesy graciousness civility gentility mannerliness courteousness See More 9 as in assurance a state of mind in which one is free from doubt he managed to maintain face despite the endless series of crises Synonyms & Similar Words assurance certainty conviction confidence satisfaction positiveness certitude resolve surety assuredness doubtlessness determination cocksureness sureness resoluteness dogmatism authoritarianism resolution firmness decisiveness purposefulness Antonyms & Near Antonyms uncertainty doubt disbelief hesitation incredulity concern hesitancy incertitude anxiety indecisiveness nonconfidence irresolution unbelief suspicion distrust mistrust misgiving See More Phrases Containing face blue in the face egg on one's face face off make a face fall on one's face face value pull a face blue in the face egg on one's face face off make a face fall on one's face face value pull a face See More
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