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Faced: meaning, definitions and examples

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faced

 

[ feɪst ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

confronting challenges

The word 'faced' is the past tense of 'face', which means to confront or deal with something. It is commonly used to express encountering difficulties or situations that require attention and action.

Synonyms

confronted, dealt with, encountered

Examples of usage

  • She faced her fears and went skydiving.
  • He faced many obstacles throughout his career.
  • The team faced a tough opponent in the finals.
  • They faced criticism for their decisions.
Context #2 | Verb

positioning

In another sense, 'faced' can also refer to the act of presenting a face or surface toward something. This is often used in terms of orientation or alignment.

Synonyms

aligned, oriented, positioned

Examples of usage

  • The building faced the park.
  • She faced the window to enjoy the view.
  • They faced the audience while presenting.
  • The car faced west on the street.

Translations

Translations of the word "faced" in other languages:

🇵🇹 enfrentado

🇮🇳 सामना किया

🇩🇪 konfrontiert

🇮🇩 menghadapi

🇺🇦 стикнувся

🇵🇱 stawić czoła

🇯🇵 直面した

🇫🇷 confronté

🇪🇸 enfrentado

🇹🇷 karşılaştı

🇰🇷 직면한

🇸🇦 واجه

🇨🇿 tváří v tvář

🇸🇰 čelil

🇨🇳 面对

🇸🇮 soočil

🇮🇸 móti

🇰🇿 кездесті

🇬🇪 მოწვდილი

🇦🇿 qarşılaşdı

🇲🇽 enfrentado

Etymology

The term 'face' has a rich etymological background, originating from the Latin word 'facies', meaning 'appearance, shape, or form'. It made its way into Middle English as 'face', and the evolution of its usage expanded in several contexts. The verb form, indicating to confront or deal with something directly, captured a significant aspect of human experience; namely, how individuals must face challenges or adversities. Historically, encounters with various social, personal, and environmental issues require individuals to take a stand, or 'face' them head-on. Over time, the word has been adapted in literature, drama, and common parlance to emphasize notions of bravery, resilience, and direct engagement with life's complexities. The adaptability of 'faced' as both a physical and metaphorical term reflects the human condition and its various trials throughout history.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #2,780, this word belongs to solid intermediate vocabulary. It's frequently used in both casual and formal contexts and is worth learning for better fluency.