faceup

face·up | \ ˈfās-ˈəp

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Definition of faceup

(Entry 1 of 2)

: with the face up

face up

faced up; facing up; faces up

Definition of face up (Entry 2 of 2)

intransitive verb

: to confront or deal directly with someone or something previously avoided —usually used with tofaced up to my fears

Examples of faceup in a Sentence

Adverb The cards were dealt faceup.

Recent Examples on the Web: Adverb Bridge with single-arm chest press Lie faceup with knees bent, feet hip-width apart, and left elbow bent and on the ground with a kettlebell in hand, knuckles faceup. — Rozalynn S. Frazier, Health.com, "Hit All Your Major Muscles With This 6-Move Kettlebell Workout," 10 June 2019

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“Faceup.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/faceup. Accessed 24 Feb. 2020.

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