faceup

adverb

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face·up | \ ˈfās-ˈəp

Definition of faceup

(Entry 1 of 2)

: with the face up

face up

verb

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 to faced 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, 10 June 2019

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