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faced

|faced|

B1

/feɪst/

(face)

front part

Base FormPlural3rd Person Sing.PastPast ParticiplePresent ParticipleNoun
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Etymology
Etymology Information

'face' originates from Old French, specifically the word 'face', where 'face' meant 'front of the head'.

Historical Evolution

'face' changed from the Old French word 'face' and eventually became the modern English word 'face'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'front of the head', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to confront or deal with'.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Verb 1

past tense or past participle form of 'face'.

She faced her fears and spoke in front of the crowd.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:41