Definitions
There are 22 meanings of the word
Faces.
How to pronounce faces:
US
Faces - as a noun
The front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
Example: "He washed his face"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
human faceHypernyms (Closely Related)
external body partHyponyms (Broadly Related)
The feelings expressed on a person's face
Example: "A sad expression"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
aspect10expression19facial expressionlook8Hypernyms (Closely Related)
countenance15visage10Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
The general outward appearance of something
Example: "The face of the city is changing"
The striking or working surface of an implement
A part of a person that is used to refer to a person
Example: "He looked out at a roomful of faces"
A surface forming part of the outside of an object
Example: "He examined all sides of the crystal"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
side5Hypernyms (Closely Related)
surface12Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
The part of an animal corresponding to the human face
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
external body partHyponyms (Broadly Related)
The side upon which the use of a thing depends (usually the most prominent surface of an object)
Example: "He dealt the cards face down"
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
front8Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
A contorted facial expression
Example: "She made a grimace at the prospect"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
grimace12Hypernyms (Closely Related)
facial expressionfacial gestureHyponyms (Broadly Related)
A specific size and style of type within a type family
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
case6font7fount8typeface18Hypernyms (Closely Related)
type9Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Status in the eyes of others
Example: "He lost face"
Impudent aggressiveness
Example: "I couldn't believe her boldness"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
boldness11brass7cheek14nerve8Hypernyms (Closely Related)
aggressiveness19Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
A vertical surface of a building or cliff
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
vertical surfaceHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Faces - as a verb
Deal with (something unpleasant) head on
Example: "You must confront your problems"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
confront13face upHypernyms (Closely Related)
approach17go aboutset aboutHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Oppose, as in hostility or a competition
Example: "You must confront your opponent"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
confront13Hypernyms (Closely Related)
encounter11meet6play9take onHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Be oriented in a certain direction, often with respect to another reference point; be opposite to
Example: "The house looks north"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
front8look8Hypernyms (Closely Related)
lie3Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Be opposite
Example: "The facing page"
Turn so as to face; turn the face in a certain direction
Example: "Turn and face your partner now"
Present somebody with something, usually to accuse or criticize
Example: "We confronted him with the evidence"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
confront13present9Turn so as to expose the face
Example: "Face a playing card"
Line the edge (of a garment) with a different material
Example: "Face the lapels of the jacket"
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
line4Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"They painted smiley faces on the wall."
"The mountaineers braved the freezing winds that whipped at their faces."
"They greeted each other with smiles on their faces."
Word Game Points
Is FACES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, faces is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
FACES has a SCRABBLE points total of 10.
Is FACES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, faces is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordFACES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 11.
Is FACES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, faces is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordFACES has a WORDFEUD points total of 11.
