face
The front part of the head from the forehead to the chin, including the eyes, nose, and mouth. It is the primary part of the body used for expressing emotions and identifying individuals.
Examples
3 of 5She had a bright smile on her face when she saw the gift.
She had a bright smile on her face when she saw the gift.
The photograph provides a clear view of the subject's face.
The photograph provides a clear view of the subject's face.
Stop making that funny face at me!
Stop making that funny face at me!
Synonyms
Word Family
Memory Tip
Think of the 'face' of a clock—it is the part you look at to get the most important information, just like a person's face.
Quick Quiz
He splashed some cold water on his ___ to wake up in the morning.
Correct!
The correct answer is: face
Examples
She had a bright smile on her face when she saw the gift.
everydayShe had a bright smile on her face when she saw the gift.
The photograph provides a clear view of the subject's face.
formalThe photograph provides a clear view of the subject's face.
Stop making that funny face at me!
informalStop making that funny face at me!
Research shows that humans are biologically programmed to recognize a human face from birth.
academicResearch shows that humans are biologically programmed to recognize a human face from birth.
We need to discuss this issue face-to-face rather than over email.
businessWe need to discuss this issue face-to-face rather than over email.
Synonyms
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
make a face
make a face (to show dislike or for a joke)
lose face
lose face (to lose respect)
face to face
face to face (in person)
Often Confused With
'Phase' is a stage in a process, while 'face' is a part of the body; they sound similar but have different meanings.
Usage Notes
The noun 'face' is most commonly used for the body part, but it can also refer to the front surface of an object, such as the face of a clock.
Common Mistakes
Learners sometimes use 'face' when they should use 'head' (e.g., saying 'my face hurts' when they have a headache).
Memory Tip
Think of the 'face' of a clock—it is the part you look at to get the most important information, just like a person's face.
Word Origin
Derived from the Old French word 'face', which comes from the Latin 'facies', meaning appearance, form, or shape.
Grammar Patterns
Cultural Context
In many Asian cultures, 'saving face' is a crucial social concept involving maintaining one's honor and reputation.
Quick Quiz
He splashed some cold water on his ___ to wake up in the morning.
Correct!
The correct answer is: face
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a
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not
A1A function word used to express negation or denial. It is primarily used to make a sentence or phrase negative, often following an auxiliary verb or the verb 'to be'.
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