[ { "word": "face", "phonetic": "/fe\u026as/", "phonetics": [ { "text": "/fe\u026as/", "audio": "https://api.dictionaryapi.dev/media/pronunciations/en/face-au.mp3", "sourceUrl": "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=75899625", "license": { "name": "BY-SA 4.0", "url": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0" } }, { "text": "/fe\u026as/", "audio": "https://api.dictionaryapi.dev/media/pronunciations/en/face-us.mp3", "sourceUrl": "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=399135", "license": { "name": "BY-SA 3.0", "url": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0" } } ], "meanings": [ { "partOfSpeech": "noun", "definitions": [ { "definition": "The front part of the head of a human or other animal, featuring the eyes, nose and mouth, and the surrounding area.", "synonyms": [], "antonyms": [], "example": "That girl has a pretty face." }, { "definition": "One's facial expression.", "synonyms": [], "antonyms": [], "example": "Why the sad face?" }, { "definition": "(in expressions such as 'make a face') A distorted facial expression; an expression of displeasure, insult, etc.", "synonyms": [], "antonyms": [], "example": "Children! Stop making faces at each other!" }, { "definition": "The public image; outward appearance.", "synonyms": [], "antonyms": [], "example": "He managed to show a bold face despite his embarrassment." }, { "definition": "The frontal aspect of something.", "synonyms": [], "antonyms": [], "example": "The face of the cliff loomed above them." }, { "definition": "An aspect of the character or nature of someone or something.", "synonyms": [], "antonyms": [], "example": "Poverty is the ugly face of capitalism." }, { "definition": "Presence; sight; front.", "synonyms": [], "antonyms": [], "example": "to fly in the face of danger" }, { "definition": "The directed force of something.", "synonyms": [], "antonyms": [], "example": "They turned the boat into the face of the storm." }, { "definition": "Good reputation; standing in the eyes of others; dignity; prestige. (See lose face, save face).", "synonyms": [], "antonyms": [] }, { "definition": "Shameless confidence; boldness; effrontery.", "synonyms": [], "antonyms": [], "example": "You've got some face coming round here after what you've done." }, { "definition": "Any surface, especially a front or outer one.", "synonyms": [], "antonyms": [], "example": "Put a big sign on each face of the building that can be seen from the road." }, { "definition": "Any of the flat bounding surfaces of a polyhedron. More generally, any of the bounding pieces of a polytope of any dimension.", "synonyms": [], "antonyms": [] }, { "definition": "The numbered dial of a clock or watch, the clock face.", "synonyms": [], "antonyms": [] }, { "definition": "The mouth.", "synonyms": [], "antonyms": [], "example": "He's always stuffing his face with chips." }, { "definition": "Makeup; one's complete facial cosmetic application.", "synonyms": [], "antonyms": [], "example": "I'll be out in a sec. Just let me put on my face." }, { "definition": "(metonymic) A person.", "synonyms": [], "antonyms": [], "example": "It was just the usual faces at the pub tonight." }, { "definition": "A familiar or well-known person; a member of a particular scene, such as music or fashion scene.", "synonyms": [], "antonyms": [], "example": "He owned several local businesses and was a face around town." }, { "definition": "A headlining wrestler with a persona embodying heroic or virtuous traits and who is regarded as a \"good guy\", especially one who is handsome and well-conditioned; a baby face.", "synonyms": [], "antonyms": [], "example": "The fans cheered on the face as he made his comeback." }, { "definition": "The front surface of a bat.", "synonyms": [], "antonyms": [] }, { "definition": "The part of a golf club that hits the ball.", "synonyms": [], "antonyms": [] }, { "definition": "The side of the card that shows its value (as opposed to the back side, which looks the same on all cards of the deck).", "synonyms": [], "antonyms": [] }, { "definition": "The head of a lion, shown face-on and cut off immediately behind the ears.", "synonyms": [], "antonyms": [] }, { "definition": "The width of a pulley, or the length of a cog from end to end.", "synonyms": [], "antonyms": [], "example": "a pulley or cog wheel of ten inches face" }, { "definition": "A typeface.", "synonyms": [], "antonyms": [] }, { "definition": "Mode of regard, whether favourable or unfavourable; favour or anger.", "synonyms": [], "antonyms": [] }, { "definition": "The amount expressed on a bill, note, bond, etc., without any interest or discount; face value.", "synonyms": [], "antonyms": [] } ], "synonyms": [ "countenance", "expression", "facial expression", "look", "visage", "facet", "surface", "countenance", "phiz", "phizog", "visage", "image", "public image", "reputation", "cakehole", "gob", "mush", "piehole", "trap", "good guy", "hero", "foreside" ], "antonyms": [ "heel" ] }, { "partOfSpeech": "verb", "definitions": [ { "definition": "(of a person or animal) To position oneself or itself so as to have one's face closest to (something).", "synonyms": [], "antonyms": [], "example": "Face the sun." }, { "definition": "(of an object) To have its front closest to, or in the direction of (something else).", "synonyms": [], "antonyms": [], "example": "Turn the chair so it faces the table." }, { "definition": "To cause (something) to turn or present a face or front, as in a particular direction.", "synonyms": [], "antonyms": [] }, { "definition": "To be presented or confronted with; to have in prospect.", "synonyms": [], "antonyms": [], "example": "We are facing an uncertain future." }, { "definition": "To deal with (a difficult situation or person); to accept (facts, reality, etc.) even when undesirable.", "synonyms": [], "antonyms": [], "example": "I'm going to have to face this sooner or later." }, { "definition": "To have the front in a certain direction.", "synonyms": [], "antonyms": [], "example": "The seats in the carriage faced backwards." }, { "definition": "To have as an opponent.", "synonyms": [], "antonyms": [], "example": "Puddletown United face Mudchester Rovers in the quarter-finals." }, { "definition": "To be the batsman on strike.", "synonyms": [], "antonyms": [], "example": "Willoughby comes in to bowl, and it's Hobson facing." }, { "definition": "To confront impudently; to bully.", "synonyms": [], "antonyms": [] }, { "definition": "To cover in front, for ornament, protection, etc.; to put a facing upon.", "synonyms": [], "antonyms": [], "example": "a building faced with marble" }, { "definition": "To line near the edge, especially with a different material.", "synonyms": [], "antonyms": [], "example": "to face the front of a coat, or the bottom of a dress" }, { "definition": "To cover with better, or better appearing, material than the mass consists of, for purpose of deception, as the surface of a box of tea, a barrel of sugar, etc.", "synonyms": [], "antonyms": [] }, { "definition": "To make the surface of (anything) flat or smooth; to dress the face of (a stone, a casting, etc.); especially, in turning, to shape or smooth the flat surface of, as distinguished from the cylindrical surface.", "synonyms": [], "antonyms": [] }, { "definition": "(retail) To arrange the products in (a store) so that they are tidy and attractive.", "synonyms": [], "antonyms": [], "example": "In my first job, I learned how to operate a till and to face the store to high standards." } ], "synonyms": [ "confront", "deal with" ], "antonyms": [] } ], "license": { "name": "CC BY-SA 3.0", "url": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0" }, "sourceUrls": [ "https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/face" ] } ]