Faces — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms
Meaning & Definition of Faces
Faces (noun)
- the front part of the head that in humans extends from the forehead to the chin and includes the mouth, nose, cheeks, and eyes
- the face as a means of identification, countenance
- presence, sight
- a 180 degree turn to the right from the position of attention
- a reversal of direction
- a reversal of attitude, behavior, or point of view
- a usually rounded face that gives the impression of extreme youth and innocence
- a professional wrestler who performs the role of the sympathetic protagonist in a staged wrestling match
- a person or animal that is awkward, stupid, or foolish, doofus
- an act or instance of stupidity, foolishness, or nonsense —often used interjectionally to indicate that a comment or action is foolish or stupid
Faces (verb)
- to confront impudently
- to line near the edge especially with a different material
- to cover the front or surface of
- to incite to action —usually used with on
- to be in or come into opposition or competition
- to confront or deal directly with someone or something previously avoided —usually used with to
Faces (phrase)
- to meet an unpleasant situation, a danger, or the consequences of one's actions
- to fail utterly
Faces (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms
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to stand or sit with the face or front toward
"the house faces the sparkling blue waters of the Pacific Ocean"
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to oppose (something hostile or dangerous) with firmness or courage
"movie superheroes who are ever ready to face danger without blinking an eye"
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to cover with something that protects
"we decided to face our old frame house with aluminum siding"
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to enter into contest or conflict with
"the Boston Red Sox were eager to face their traditional rivals, the Yankees, in the play-offs"
Faces (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms
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the front part of the head
"the criminal hid his face from the news cameras as he slumped into the patrol car"
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a forward part or surface
"the face of the store building has been altered many times over the years to meet changing tastes and needs"
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a twisting of the facial features in disgust or disapproval
"it's rude to make a face when your dinner hostess offers you broccoli"
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an outer part or layer
"a much-needed sandblasting revealed that the face of the old stone church is actually a pinkish granite"
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facial appearance regarded as an indication of mood or feeling
"a rainy day is no excuse for just moping around with a long face, so let's do something"
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outward and often deceptive indication
"on the face of it, the country went to war for noble reasons"
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a member of the human race
"I see they've hired some new faces"
Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Faces
The most common words with a similar meaning to Faces:
Antonyms & Opposite Words for Faces
Words with the opposite meaning of Faces:
Near Antonyms of Faces
Word Forms of Faces
Inflections: faced, facing, baby faces, derps, egged, egging, eggs, faced off, facing off, faces off, faced up, facing up, faces up
Derived words: about-face (intransitive verb)
Origin & Etymology of Faces
Middle English, borrowed from Anglo-French, going back to Vulgar Latin *facia (attested in early Medieval Latin as facia "portrait"), re-formation of Latin faciēs "appearance, aspect, form, human face," from fac-, stem of facere "to make, do" + -iēs, noun suffix, usually deverbal fact
First known use: 14th century
Frequently Asked Questions about Faces
What does "Faces" mean?
"Faces" means the front part of the head that in humans extends from the forehead to the chin and includes the mouth, nose, cheeks, and eyes. As an a noun, a verb and a phrase, it is defined as: the front part of the head that in humans extends from the forehead to the chin and includes the mouth, nose, cheeks, and eyes. It has 11 distinct senses.
What is another word for "Faces"?
Other words for "Faces" include fronts, looks (toward), points (toward), beards, braves, brazens, breasts and confronts. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Faces" you intend.
What are different ways to say "Faces"?
There are 213 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Faces". Common alternatives include fronts, looks (toward), points (toward), beards, braves, brazens, breasts, confronts, dares and defies.
What is a slang word for "Faces"?
Slang words for "Faces" include kissers, pans and pusses.
What is the opposite of "Faces"?
Antonyms of "Faces" include dodges, ducks, funks, shirks, sidesteps, backs, rears and rearwards. Near antonyms include avoids, eschews, shuns and eludes.
How do you use "Faces" in a sentence?
Examples of "Faces" in a sentence: "the house faces the sparkling blue waters of the Pacific Ocean"; "movie superheroes who are ever ready to face danger without blinking an eye"; "we decided to face our old frame house with aluminum siding".
Is "Faces" a noun, verb, or adjective?
"Faces" can be used as a noun, a verb and a phrase, depending on the context.
How do you pronounce "Faces"?
"Faces" is pronounced /ˈfās/ as a noun, /ə-ˈbau̇t-ˈfās/ as a noun and /ˈdərp/ as a noun.