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The correct spelling is faces.
How to pronounce faces
/ˈfeɪsɪz/
nounIPA: /ˈfeɪsɪz/
Say it like: Fas-es
The correct spelling is faces. 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.The front part of the head of a human or other animal, featuring the eyes, nose and mouth, and the surrounding area.
- 2.One's facial expression.
- 3.(in expressions such as 'make a face') A distorted facial expression; an expression of displeasure, insult, etc.
- 4.The public image; outward appearance.
- 5.The frontal aspect of something.
verb
- 1.(of a person or animal) To position oneself or itself so as to have one's face closest to (something).
- 2.(of an object) To have its front closest to, or in the direction of (something else).
- 3.To cause (something) to turn or present a face or front, as in a particular direction.
- 4.To be presented or confronted with; to have in prospect.
- 5.To deal with (a difficult situation or person); to accept (facts, reality, etc.) even when undesirable.
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