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The correct spelling is facing.
How to pronounce facing
/ˈfeɪsɪŋ/
verbIPA: /ˈfeɪsɪŋ/
Say it like: Fas-ing
The correct spelling is facing. (of a person or animal) To position oneself or itself so as to have one's face closest to (something). For example: "Face the sun."
Usage Examples
“Face the sun.”
“Turn the chair so it faces the table.”
“We are facing an uncertain future.”
Meanings
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.
noun
- 1.The most external portion of exterior siding.
- 2.Fabric applied to a garment edge on the underside.
- 3.A powdered substance, such as charcoal or bituminous coal, applied to the face of a mould, or mixed with the sand that forms it, to give a fine smooth surface to the casting.
- 4.(in the plural) The collar and cuffs of a military coat, commonly of a different colour from the rest of the coat.
- 5.(usually in the plural) The movement of soldiers by turning on their heels to the right, left, or about.
adjective
- 1.Positioned so as to face (in a particular direction)
- 2.(of points and crossovers) Diverging in the direction of travel.
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