facing
word · lemma: face
/ˈfeɪsɪŋ/
FAY-sing
/fˈeɪsɪŋ/
FAY-sing
Definition
'Facing' is usually the -ing form of 'face'. It can mean looking or pointing toward something, or dealing with a difficult situation or problem.
Usage & Nuances
Common patterns: 'be facing the door' (direction) and 'be facing a problem/challenge' (situation). As an adjective/participle, it often follows 'be'. Don't confuse it with the noun 'facing', which can mean an outer layer or covering in construction or clothing.
Spanish: frente a - orientado hacia - afrontarPortuguese (BR): de frente para - voltado para - enfrentandoPortuguese (PT): virado para - voltado para - enfrentandoChinese (Simplified): 朝向 - 面对 - 面临Chinese (Traditional): 朝向 - 面對 - 面臨Hindi: की ओर मुख किए हुए - सामना करते हुए - झेलते हुएArabic: مواجه لـ - متجه نحو - يواجهBengali: মুখোমুখি - সম্মুখীনRussian: смотрящий на - сталкивающийся сJapanese: 向いている - 直面しているVietnamese: đối diện - đối mặtKorean: 마주하고 있는 - 직면한Turkish: bakan - karşı karşıya kalanUrdu: سامنے - درپیشIndonesian: menghadap - menghadapi
Example Sentences
If we're facing the same issue next week, we need a new plan.
natural
Our house is facing the park.
basic
She is facing a hard choice.
basic
All the chairs are facing the window.
basic
We're facing some delays, but the project is still moving forward.
natural
I couldn't sleep because my bed was facing the mirror.
natural