5 letter words starting with FAC

Definition of Faced

Parts of Speech: Verb

Definition: To confront or deal with a difficult situation or person.

Pronunciation (US): /feɪst/

Pronunciation (UK): /feɪst/

Origin and Usage: The word "faced" originated from the Middle English word "facen" which means "to confront." It has been used in the English language since the 14th century. The word is commonly used in both formal and informal contexts.

Synonyms: Confronted, dealt with, tackled, addressed, handled

Related Words: Face, facts, facet, facia, facie

Example Sentences:

1. She faced her fears and went skydiving.
2. The company is facing financial difficulties.
3. He had to face the consequences of his actions.
4. We need to face this problem head-on.
5. She faced the interviewer with confidence.

Dictionary Entry: Faces 1. Parts of Speech:

Plural noun, verb

2. Definitions:

• Noun: the front part of a persons head from the forehead to the chin, or the corresponding part in an animals head.
• Verb: to confront or deal with a difficult or unpleasant situation.

3. Pronunciations:

• US: /ˈfeɪsɪz/
• UK: /ˈfeɪsɪz/

4. Origin and Usage:

The noun "faces" comes from the Old French word "face" meaning "appearance or countenance." The verb "faces" comes from the Latin word "facere" meaning "to make or do." "Faces" is a common word used in everyday language to refer to the front part of a persons head or to confront a difficult situation.

5. Synonyms:

Noun: countenance, visage, mug, physiognomy

Verb: confront, tackle, deal with, handle

6. Related Words:

facia, fecal, feces, facer, facet, facie, facio, facts, facet, faces

7. Example Sentences:

• Noun: She has a beautiful face with sparkling blue eyes.
• Verb: He had to face his fears and speak in front of the large audience.

Facet

Parts of Speech: Noun

Definitions:

• a particular aspect or feature of something
• a small, flat surface on a cut gemstone

Pronunciations:

• US: /ˈfæsɪt/
• UK: /ˈfasɛt/

Origin and Usage:

The word "facet" originated in the 1630s from the French word "facette," which means "little face." It was originally used to describe the small, flat surfaces on cut gemstones that reflect light. Over time, the word has also come to be used to describe a particular aspect or feature of something, such as a problem or issue.

Synonyms:

• aspect
• feature
• element
• characteristic

Related Words:

• facet
• facts
• fable
• fault
• feast

Example Sentences:

• The report highlighted several facets of the problem that had not been considered before.
• The diamond had many facets that sparkled in the light.

Parts of Speech

"Facts" is a noun.

Definitions

"Facts" refers to something that is known to be true or to have happened, especially something that can be proved.

Pronunciations

US: /fæks/

UK: /fæks/

Origin and Usage

The word "facts" comes from the Latin word "factum," which means "deed" or "act." The word has been used in English since the 16th century. "Facts" is commonly used in both formal and informal settings to refer to information that is known to be true or to have happened.

Synonyms

Information, data, evidence, truth, reality, certainty, actuality

Related Words

Truth, proof, logic, sense, basis

Example Sentences

• The facts of the case were clear and indisputable.
• She presented the facts of the situation in a clear and concise manner.
• It is important to separate facts from opinions when making decisions.
• The newspaper article was full of inaccuracies and false facts.
• He was surprised to learn the facts about the companys finances.