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Face

🇬🇧 UK /["/feɪs/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/feɪs/"]/

Meaning of Face

the front part of the head, where the eyes, nose and mouth are

In simple words: The front part of your head where your eyes, nose, and mouth are.

Face in a sentence

• She has a beautiful face.
• He turned to face the audience while speaking.
• There was a smile on his face as he opened the gift.
• You need to face your fears to overcome them.
• Her face looked worried when she heard the news.
• The house faces the river, providing a great view.
• He has always been the face of the company in advertisements.
• After the accident, he had a bruise on his face.
• The clock's face was cracked but still working.

How to use Face

Commonly used to describe confronting someone, or to express emotions. In formal contexts, may refer to challenges or problems. Avoid in highly casual conversations.

Grammar pattern

face + object

Memory hint

Think of 'face it'—imagine a person staring directly at you with determination.

Related words

Collocations with Face

• front
• rear
• North
• face down
• face downwards/​downward
• face up
• animated
• cheerful
• friendly
• make
• pull
• search
• look
• seem
• grow
• on somebody’s face
• a face like thunder
• keep a straight face
• an/​the expression on somebody’s face
• familiar
• old
• different
• see
• front
• rear
• North
• face down
• face downwards/​downward
• face up
• front
• rear
• North
• face down
• face downwards/​downward
• face up
• human
• acceptable
• unacceptable
• human
• acceptable
• unacceptable

Synonyms for Face

• confront
• oppose
• meet
• stare
• encounter

Opposites of Face

• turn away
• ignore

Common mistakes with Face

• Confused with 'faced' as the past tense of 'face'
• Using 'face' without an object unintentionally in casual speech
• Misusing 'facing' in the wrong tense

Frequently asked questions about Face

What does Face mean?

The front part of your head where your eyes, nose, and mouth are.

What is the definition of Face?

the front part of the head, where the eyes, nose and mouth are

How do you use Face in a sentence?

She has a beautiful face.

Can you give another example of Face?

He turned to face the audience while speaking.

What are synonyms for Face?

Common alternatives include confront, oppose, meet, stare, encounter.

What is the opposite of Face?

Opposite meanings include turn away, ignore.

What words go with Face?

It commonly pairs with front, rear, North, face down, face downwards/​downward, face up, animated, cheerful, friendly, make, pull, search, look, seem, grow, on somebody’s face, a face like thunder, keep a straight face, an/​the expression on somebody’s face, familiar, old, different, see, front, rear, North, face down, face downwards/​downward, face up, front, rear, North, face down, face downwards/​downward, face up, human, acceptable, unacceptable, human, acceptable, unacceptable.

What are common mistakes when using Face?

Confused with 'faced' as the past tense of 'face' Using 'face' without an object unintentionally in casual speech Misusing 'facing' in the wrong tense

How do you pronounce Face?

US: /["/feɪs/"]/, UK: /["/feɪs/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Face?

Commonly used to describe confronting someone, or to express emotions. In formal contexts, may refer to challenges or problems. Avoid in highly casual conversations.

What CEFR level is Face?

"Face" is at A1 level on the CEFR scale.