The Word 'FACE'

Face (noun)

definition:
a vertical surface of a building or cliff

Face (noun)

definition:
the side upon which the use of a thing depends, usually the most prominent surface of an object

example:
"I dealt the cards face down."

Face (noun)

definition:
the striking or working surface of an implement

Face (noun)

definition:
the general outward appearance of something

example:
"the face of the city is changing"

Face (noun)

definition:
the feelings expressed on a person's face

Face (noun)

definition:
impudent aggressiveness

Face (noun)

definition:
status in the eyes of others

example:
"The company lost face after its latest debacle."

Face (noun)

definition:
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

example:
"Every morning, I wash my face."

Face (noun)

definition:
the part of an animal corresponding to the human face

Face (noun)

definition:
a specific size and style of type within a type family

Face (noun)

definition:
a contorted facial expression

Face (noun)

definition:
a surface forming part of the outside of an object

Face (noun)

definition:
a part of a person that is used to refer to a person

example:
"The actor looked out at a roomful of faces."

Face (verb)

definition:
deal with (something unpleasant) head on

Face (verb)

definition:
present somebody with something, usually to accuse or criticize

Face (verb)

definition:
oppose, as in hostility or a competition

Face (verb)

definition:
cover the front or surface of

example:
"The building was faced with beautiful stones"

Face (verb)

definition:
line the edge (of a garment) with a different material

example:
"face the lapels of the jacket"

Face (verb)

definition:
turn so as to face

example:
"turn the face in a certain direction"

Face (verb)

definition:
turn so as to expose the face

example:
"face a playing card"

Face (verb)

definition:
be oriented in a certain direction, often with respect to another reference point

Face (verb)

definition:
be opposite