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Definition face in American English

face verb

verb
/feɪs/
1

to be opposite someone or something so that your face or front is toward them

Example

The two men faced each other across the table.

Example

I turned to face the sun.

Synonyms and related words
behind in front rear
1.1

if something faces in a particular direction, its front is pointing or turned in that direction

Example

The building faces onto a busy road.

Example

Keep your hands by your sides with the palms facing inward.

Example

My dining room faces north.

Synonyms and related words
occupy set exist
2

if you face a problem, or if it faces you, it is likely or certain to happen and you have to deal with it

Example

The family is behind with the rent and now faces eviction.

Example

How to combine a career and children is a dilemma facing many women.

Example

The country is now faced with the prospect of war.

Example

Many of the shipyard workers face losing their jobs.

Synonyms and related words
run out of road suffer undergo
3

to accept that a bad situation exists and try to deal with it

Example

We have to face the reality that, so far, the treaty has had little effect.

Example

I decided I must face up to the truth.

Example

She had to face the fact that she still missed him.

4

to talk to someone or to deal with someone although this is difficult or embarrassing

Example

I'll never be able to face her again after what happened.

5

to have to compete against a person or team

Example

The Bruins face the Flyers in the playoffs.

Synonyms and related words
play race meet
Definition face in American English

Related Words

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