Face: meaning, definitions and examples

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face

 

[ feษชs ]

Noun / Verb
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Noun

expression

The front part of a person's head from the forehead to the chin, or the corresponding part in an animal.

Synonyms

countenance, facial expression, visage

Examples of usage

  • She has a beautiful face.
  • He has a friendly face.
  • The cat's face was covered in fur.
Context #2 | Noun

social media

A public profile or account on a social media platform.

Synonyms

account, profile

Examples of usage

  • She manages her company's Facebook face.
  • I follow her on Instagram face.
Context #3 | Verb

confrontation

Confront and deal with or accept.

Synonyms

accept, confront, deal with

Examples of usage

  • We need to face the truth.
  • He finally faced his fears.

Translations

Translations of the word "face" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น rosto

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคšเฅ‡เคนเคฐเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Gesicht

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ wajah

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะพะฑะปะธั‡ั‡ั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ twarz

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้ก” (ใ‹ใŠ)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท visage

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ cara

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท yรผz

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์–ผ๊ตด

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูˆุฌู‡

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ tvรกล™

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ tvรกr

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่„ธ (liวŽn)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ obraz

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ andlit

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑะตั‚

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒแƒฎแƒ”

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ รผz

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ cara

Etymology

The word 'face' originated from the Middle English word 'flesen,' which means to imprint, stamp, or mark the face. Over time, the word evolved to refer to the front part of a person's head. Faces play a crucial role in communication and expression, serving as a window to one's emotions and thoughts. In social media, the term 'face' is often used to describe a person's public profile or online presence. The verb form of 'face' signifies confronting challenges, fears, or truths in life.

See also: deface, efface, facet, facing, interface, preface.

Word Frequency Rank

With position #325, this word is vital for basic English fluency. It appears very frequently in everyday language and should be among the first words you learn and actively use.