Synonyms: face
Definition: a vertical surface of a building or cliff
Similar words: vertical surface
Definition: a surface that is vertical
Synonyms: 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
Similar words: front
Definition: the side that is seen or that goes first
Synonyms: face
Definition: the striking or working surface of an implement
Similar words: surface
Definition: the outer boundary of an artifact or a material layer constituting or resembling such a boundary
Usage: there is a special cleaner for these surfaces; the cloth had a pattern of red dots on a white surface
Synonyms: face
Definition: the general outward appearance of something
Usage: the face of the city is changing
Similar words: visual aspect, appearance
Definition: outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
Synonyms: 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
Similar words: visage, countenance
Definition: the appearance conveyed by a person's face
Usage: a pleasant countenance; a stern visage
Synonyms: nerve, brass, cheek, boldness, face
Definition: impudent aggressiveness
Usage: I couldn't believe her boldness; he had the effrontery to question my honesty
Similar words: aggressiveness
Definition: the quality of being bold and enterprising
Synonyms: face
Definition: status in the eyes of others
Usage: he lost face
Similar words: status, position
Definition: the relative position or standing of things or especially persons in a society
Usage: he had the status of a minor; the novel attained the status of a classic; atheists do not enjoy a favorable position in American life
Synonyms: 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
Similar words: external body part
Definition: any body part visible externally
Synonyms: face
Definition: the part of an animal corresponding to the human face
Similar words: external body part
Definition: any body part visible externally
Synonyms: 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
Similar words: facial expression, facial gesture
Definition: a gesture executed with the facial muscles
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
Similar words: surface
Definition: the extended two-dimensional outer boundary of a three-dimensional object
Usage: they skimmed over the surface of the water; a brush small enough to clean every dental surface; the sun has no distinct surface
Synonyms: 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
Similar words: somebody, someone, soul, mortal, person, individual
Definition: a human being
Usage: there was too much for one person to do
Synonyms: 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
Similar words: set about, approach, go about
Definition: begin to deal with
Usage: approach a task; go about a difficult problem; approach a new project
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
Similar words: take on, encounter, meet, play
Definition: contend against an opponent in a sport, game, or battle
Usage: Princeton plays Yale this weekend; Charlie likes to play Mary
Synonyms: face
Definition: cover the front or surface of
Usage: The building was faced with beautiful stones
Similar words: cover
Definition: provide with a covering or cause to be covered
Usage: cover her face with a handkerchief; cover the child with a blanket; cover the grave with flowers
Synonyms: face
Definition: line the edge (of a garment) with a different material
Usage: face the lapels of the jacket
Synonyms: face
Definition: turn so as to face; turn the face in a certain direction
Usage: Turn and face your partner now
Similar words: turn
Definition: change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
Usage: Turn towards me; The mugger turned and fled before I could see his face; She turned from herself and learned to listen to others' needs
Synonyms: face
Definition: turn so as to expose the face
Usage: face a playing card
Similar words: expose, disclose
Definition: disclose to view as by removing a cover
Usage: The curtain rose to disclose a stunning set
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
Similar words: lie
Definition: be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position
Synonyms: face
Definition: be opposite
Usage: the facing page; the two sofas face each other
Similar words: be
Definition: occupy a certain position or area; be somewhere
Usage: Where is my umbrella? The toolshed is in the back; What is behind this behavior?