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Meaning of faces

noun

The front part of the head of a human or other animal, featuring the eyes, nose and mouth, and the surrounding area. Example: That girl has a pretty face.
One's facial expression. Example: Why the sad face?
(in expressions such as 'make a face') A distorted facial expression; an expression of displeasure, insult, etc. Example: Children! Stop making faces at each other!
The public image; outward appearance. Example: He managed to show a bold face despite his embarrassment.
The frontal aspect of something. Example: The face of the cliff loomed above them.

verb

(of a person or animal) To position oneself or itself so as to have one's face closest to (something). Example: Face the sun.
(of an object) To have its front closest to, or in the direction of (something else). Example: Turn the chair so it faces the table.
To cause (something) to turn or present a face or front, as in a particular direction.
To be presented or confronted with; to have in prospect. Example: We are facing an uncertain future.
To deal with (a difficult situation or person); to accept (facts, reality, etc.) even when undesirable. Example: I'm going to have to face this sooner or later.

Source: Free Dictionary API.

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