FACES - Definition & Meaning for Kids

Meaning 1

Part of speech: Noun

a vertical surface of a building or cliff

Meaning 2

Part of speech: Noun

the side upon which the use of a thing depends (usually the most prominent surface of an object)

Example: he dealt the cards face down

Meaning 3

Part of speech: Noun

the striking or working surface of an implement

Meaning 4

Part of speech: Noun

the general outward appearance of something

Example: the face of the city is changing

Meaning 5

Part of speech: Noun

the feelings expressed on a person's face

Example: a sad expression; a look of triumph; an angry face

Meaning 6

Part of speech: Noun

impudent aggressiveness

Example: I couldn't believe her boldness; he had the effrontery to question my honesty

Meaning 7

Part of speech: Noun

status in the eyes of others

Example: he lost face

Meaning 8

Part of speech: Noun

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

Example: he washed his face; I wish I had seen the look on his face when he got the news

Meaning 9

Part of speech: Noun

the part of an animal corresponding to the human face

Meaning 10

Part of speech: Noun

a specific size and style of type within a type family

Meaning 11

Part of speech: Noun

a contorted facial expression

Example: she made a grimace at the prospect

Meaning 12

Part of speech: Noun

a surface forming part of the outside of an object

Example: he examined all sides of the crystal; dew dripped from the face of the leaf; they travelled across the face of the continent

Meaning 13

Part of speech: Noun

a part of a person that is used to refer to a person

Example: he looked out at a roomful of faces; when he returned to work he met many new faces

Meaning 14

Part of speech: Verb

present somebody with something, usually to accuse or criticize

Example: 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

Meaning 15

Part of speech: Verb

oppose, as in hostility or a competition

Example: You must confront your opponent; Jackson faced Smith in the boxing ring; The two enemies finally confronted each other

Meaning 16

Part of speech: Verb

cover the front or surface of

Example: The building was faced with beautiful stones

Meaning 17

Part of speech: Verb

line the edge (of a garment) with a different material

Example: face the lapels of the jacket

Meaning 18

Part of speech: Verb

turn so as to face

Example: turn the face in a certain direction; Turn and face your partner now

Meaning 19

Part of speech: Verb

turn so as to expose the face

Example: face a playing card

Meaning 20

Part of speech: Verb

be oriented in a certain direction, often with respect to another reference point

Example: be opposite to; The house looks north; My backyard look onto the pond; The building faces the park

Meaning 21

Part of speech: Verb

be opposite

Example: the facing page; the two sofas face each other

Meaning 22

Part of speech: Verb

deal with (something unpleasant) head on

Example: You must confront your problems; He faced the terrible consequences of his mistakes