Pronunciation: /feɪs/
noun The front part of a person's head where the eyes, nose, and mouth are located.
A1 She has a big smile on her face.
A2 He has a round face with dark eyes.
B1 I need to wash my face before bed.
B2 The actor's face showed a range of emotions during the performance.
C1 Her face lit up with joy when she saw her family at the airport.
C2 The artist's face was instantly recognizable to fans all over the world.
verb To confront or deal with a difficult situation or opponent.
A1 She faces her fears by taking deep breaths.
A2 He faced a difficult decision when choosing between two job offers.
B1 The team will face tough competition in the upcoming tournament.
B2 The company is facing financial difficulties due to the economic downturn.
C1 The politician faced intense scrutiny during the election campaign.
C2 The CEO faced backlash from shareholders after announcing layoffs.
adjective Facing in a specified direction.
A1 She has a round face.
A2 He has a friendly face.
B1 The painting depicted a sad face.
B2 The actor's face showed a range of emotions.
C1 Her face betrayed her true feelings.
C2 The sculpture captured the essence of the human face.
preposition In the direction of.
A1 She looked me in the face and smiled.
A2 The painting hung on the wall, facing the window.
B1 He stood face to face with his opponent in the boxing ring.
B2 The two countries are facing each other in a tense diplomatic standoff.
C1 The CEO will have to face the consequences of his company's unethical practices.
C2 The scientist faced criticism from his peers for his controversial research findings.
formal She had a serene expression on her face as she listened to the music.
informal I can't believe you made that face when you tasted the spicy food!
slang Stop being so two-faced and just tell me the truth.
figurative He had to face the consequences of his actions.
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