What does FACES mean?

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.