faces
word · lemma: face
Definition
Plural of 'face', meaning the front part of a person’s head where the eyes, nose, and mouth are. It can also be the third-person singular form of the verb 'face', meaning to confront, deal with, or be turned toward something.
Usage & Nuances
As a noun, 'faces' is a common everyday word: 'happy faces', 'familiar faces'. As a verb, it appears in patterns like 'faces a problem', 'faces criticism', and 'faces the street'. Learners sometimes confuse the noun plural with the verb form, so use the sentence structure to tell which meaning is intended.
Example Sentences
The children have dirty faces after playing outside.
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This room faces the garden.
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She faces many challenges at work.
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I saw a lot of familiar faces at the reunion.
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The company faces tough competition this year.
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When the camera comes out, everyone suddenly makes weird faces.
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