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faces

|fac/es|

A1

/feɪsɪz/

(face)

front part

Base FormPlural3rd Person Sing.PastPast ParticiplePresent ParticipleNoun
facefacesfacesfacedfacedfacingfacings
Etymology
Etymology Information

'face' originates from Old French, specifically the word 'face', where 'facies' meant 'form, appearance'.

Historical Evolution

'facies' transformed into the Old French word 'face', and eventually became the modern English word 'face'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'form or appearance', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'the front part of the head'.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

the front part of a person's head from the forehead to the chin, or the corresponding part in an animal.

She has a beautiful face.

Synonyms

countenancevisage

Verb 1

to confront or deal with a difficult situation.

He faces many challenges at work.

Synonyms

confrontencounter

Antonyms

avoidevade

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Idioms

face the music

Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45