Face /feɪs/

The meaning and definition of Face, with examples, synonyms, and a word game to make it stick.

Definition

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?”

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.”

Synonyms countenance expression facial expression look visage facet

Antonyms heel

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