1
as in to front
to stand or sit with the face or front toward
the house faces the sparkling blue waters of the Pacific Ocean
2
as in to confront
to oppose (something hostile or dangerous) with firmness or courage
movie superheroes who are ever ready to face danger without blinking an eye
3
as in to clad
to cover with something that protects
we decided to face our old frame house with aluminum siding
4
as in to encounter
to enter into contest or conflict with
the Boston Red Sox were eager to face their traditional rivals, the Yankees, in the play-offs
1
as in looks
the front part of the head
the criminal hid his face from the news cameras as he slumped into the patrol car
2
as in front
a forward part or surface
the face of the store building has been altered many times over the years to meet changing tastes and needs
3
as in grimace
a twisting of the facial features in disgust or disapproval
it's rude to make a face when your dinner hostess offers you broccoli
4
as in exterior
an outer part or layer
a much-needed sandblasting revealed that the face of the old stone church is actually a pinkish granite
5
as in look
facial appearance regarded as an indication of mood or feeling
a rainy day is no excuse for just moping around with a long face, so let's do something
6
as in appearance
outward and often deceptive indication
on the face of it, the country went to war for noble reasons
7
as in person
a member of the human race
I see they've hired some new faces
8
as in gall
shameless boldness
you have to wonder how anyone has the face to ask such a personal question
9
as in assurance
a state of mind in which one is free from doubt
he managed to maintain face despite the endless series of crises
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