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face

The correct spelling is face.

How to pronounce face

/feɪs/
noun

IPA: /feɪs/

Say it like: Fas-e

The correct spelling is face. The front part of the head of a human or other animal, featuring the eyes, nose and mouth, and the surrounding area. For example: "That girl has a pretty face."

Usage Examples

That girl has a pretty face.

Why the sad face?

Children! Stop making faces at each other!

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.The front part of the head of a human or other animal, featuring the eyes, nose and mouth, and the surrounding area.
  2. 2.One's facial expression.
  3. 3.(in expressions such as 'make a face') A distorted facial expression; an expression of displeasure, insult, etc.
  4. 4.The public image; outward appearance.
  5. 5.The frontal aspect of something.

verb

  1. 1.(of a person or animal) To position oneself or itself so as to have one's face closest to (something).
  2. 2.(of an object) To have its front closest to, or in the direction of (something else).
  3. 3.To cause (something) to turn or present a face or front, as in a particular direction.
  4. 4.To be presented or confronted with; to have in prospect.
  5. 5.To deal with (a difficult situation or person); to accept (facts, reality, etc.) even when undesirable.

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