face (EN)

noun, verb

noun “face”

1. the front part of the head, including the eyes, nose, mouth, and surrounding area
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   When he smiled, his whole face lit up with joy.
2. the expression shown on the front part of the head
   When she told the joke, everyone had a laughing face.
3. a distorted expression often made to show displeasure or insult
   When the clown made a silly face, all the kids burst into laughter.
4. the original value of a financial document, without added interest or discounts
   He sold the tickets at face value, even though they were in high demand and he could have charged more.
5. slang for the mouth
   If you don't stop lying, I'll stuff those words back into your face.
6. the public image or outward appearance of a person or organization
   As the most popular singer in the group, she quickly became the face of the band, appearing on all their posters and advertisements.
7. the respect or high standing one has in the eyes of others
   He was determined to save face in front of his colleagues after the mistake he made during the presentation.
8. the boldness or audacity someone shows, often in a disrespectful way
   He had the face to ask for a raise after being late every day for a month.
9. a particular aspect or characteristic of someone or something
   When he volunteers at the shelter, he shows a compassionate face of himself that his coworkers rarely see.
10. being in the presence of or confronting something
    She stood her ground, unafraid to meet challenges in the face of adversity.
11. a person or oneself, especially in a familiar group
    When I arrived at the reunion, I was relieved to see so many familiar faces from my high school days.
12. the part of a clock or watch that displays the time
    The clock's face showed that it was almost noon.
13. the directed force or impact of something
    The hikers continued their ascent, moving against the face of the fierce wind.
14. any surface, particularly the front or most visible side
    The climbers carefully ascended the steep face of the mountain, avoiding loose rocks.
15. in geometry, a flat surface that forms part of the boundary of a solid object
    The cube has six faces, each a perfect square.
16. the side of a playing card that displays its value
    Make sure to keep your cards face down so that no one can see the faces until the game begins.
17. the front surface of a cricket bat
    He carefully examined the face of his cricket bat for any signs of damage after the match.
18. the part of a golf club that makes contact with the ball
    He carefully aligned the face of his driver with the golf ball, aiming for a straight shot down the fairway.

verb “face”

1. to be positioned opposite or facing a certain direction
   The two statues face towards the park's main entrance, greeting visitors as they arrive.
2. to confront and deal with a particular situation
   We must face the fact that our savings are running low.
3. to acknowledge and accept the existence of a difficult situation
   After months of avoiding the issue, she finally faced the fact that she needed to find a new job.
4. to compete against or oppose someone in a challenge or competition
   The chess champion faces a tough challenger in the upcoming match.
5. in cricket, to be the batsman who is currently playing
   As the bowler starts his run-up, Patel prepares to face the next delivery.
6. to apply a surface material to the front of something for decoration or protection
   The old museum was beautifully faced with polished granite, giving it a grand and imposing look.