face

48 ENTRIES FOUND:

1face

noun, often attributive \ˈfās\

Definition of FACE

1
a : the front part of the head that in humans extends from the forehead to the chin and includes the mouth, nose, cheeks, and eyes b : the face as a means of identification : countenance <would know that face anywhere>
2
archaic : presence, sight
3
a : facial expression <a friendly face> b : a facial expression of distaste or displeasure <he made a face when he saw the test results> c : makeup 3a(1)
4
a (1) : outward appearance <put a good face on it> (2) : the aspect of something that is perceptible or obvious upon superficial examination <the theory is absurd on its face — Kim Neely> b : disguise, pretense c (1) : assurance, confidence <maintaining a firm face in spite of adversity> (2) : effrontery <how anyone could have the face to ask that question> d : dignity, prestige <afraid to lose face>
5
: surface: a (1) : a front, upper, or outer surface (2) : the front of something having two or four sides (3) : facade (4) : an exposed surface of rock (5) : any of the plane surfaces that bound a geometric solid b : a surface specially prepared: as (1) : the principal dressed surface (as of a disk) (2) : the right side (as of cloth or leather) (3) : an inscribed, printed, or marked side c : a striking surface (as of a tool) <the face of the golf club> <the face of an anvil> d (1) : the surface (as of type) that receives the ink and transfers it to the paper (2) : a style of type
6
: the end or wall of a mine tunnel, drift, or excavation at which work is progressing
8
: person <lots of new faces around here>
in one's face
: directly and aggressively in one's presence <dunked the ball in his face> —often used with get to describe aggressively confrontational speech or behavior <his boss got in his face about being late>
in the face of also in face of
: face-to-face with : despite <fearless in the face of danger>
to one's face
: in one's presence or so that one is fully aware of what is going on

Examples of FACE

  1. He has a round face.
  2. His face is familiar but I can't remember his name.
  3. I'll never forget the look on her face.
  4. He fell flat on his face.
  5. I didn't recognize any of the faces around the table.
  6. There are lots of new faces around the office.

Origin of FACE

Middle English, from Anglo-French, from Vulgar Latin *facia, from Latin facies make, form, face, from facere to make, do — more at do
First Known Use: 13th century

Other Anatomy Terms

bilateral symmetry, carotid, cartilage, dorsal, entrails, prehensile, renal, solar plexus, supine, thoracic, ventral

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