Main entry: face
Definition: a vertical surface of a building or cliff
Main entry: face
Definition: the side upon which the use of a thing depends (usually the most prominent surface of an object)
Usage: he dealt the cards face down
Main entry: face
Definition: the striking or working surface of an implement
Main entry: face
Definition: the general outward appearance of something
Usage: the face of the city is changing
Main entry: aspect, expression, face, facial expression, look
Definition: the feelings expressed on a person's face
Usage: a sad expression; a look of triumph; an angry face
Main entry: nerve, brass, cheek, boldness, face
Definition: impudent aggressiveness
Usage: I couldn't believe her boldness; he had the effrontery to question my honesty
Main entry: face
Definition: status in the eyes of others
Usage: he lost face
Main entry: face, human face
Definition: the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
Usage: he washed his face; I wish I had seen the look on his face when he got the news
Main entry: face
Definition: the part of an animal corresponding to the human face
Main entry: typeface, face, font, fount, case
Definition: a specific size and style of type within a type family
Definition: a contorted facial expression
Usage: she made a grimace at the prospect
Definition: a surface forming part of the outside of an object
Usage: he examined all sides of the crystal; dew dripped from the face of the leaf
Main entry: face
Definition: a part of a person that is used to refer to a person
Usage: he looked out at a roomful of faces; when he returned to work he met many new faces
Main entry: face, face up, confront
Definition: deal with (something unpleasant) head on
Usage: You must confront your problems; He faced the terrible consequences of his mistakes
Main entry: face, confront, present
Definition: present somebody with something, usually to accuse or criticize
Usage: We confronted him with the evidence; He was faced with all the evidence and could no longer deny his actions; An enormous dilemma faces us
Definition: oppose, as in hostility or a competition
Usage: You must confront your opponent; Jackson faced Smith in the boxing ring; The two enemies finally confronted each other
Main entry: face
Definition: cover the front or surface of
Usage: The building was faced with beautiful stones
Main entry: face
Definition: line the edge (of a garment) with a different material
Usage: face the lapels of the jacket
Main entry: face
Definition: turn so as to face; turn the face in a certain direction
Usage: Turn and face your partner now
Main entry: face
Definition: turn so as to expose the face
Usage: face a playing card
Definition: be oriented in a certain direction, often with respect to another reference point; be opposite to
Usage: The house looks north; My backyard look onto the pond; The building faces the park
Main entry: face
Definition: be opposite
Usage: the facing page; the two sofas face each other