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face·up | \ ˈfās-ˈəp 
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\Definition of faceup
(Entry 1 of 2)
: with the face up
face up
verbfaced up; facing up; faces up
Definition of face up (Entry 2 of 2)
: to confront or deal directly with someone or something previously avoided
—usually used with tofaced up to my fears
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faceup
adverbEnglish Language Learners Definition of faceup
: with the face up
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The first known use of faceup was in 1809
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