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face
/feɪs/
[/feɪs/]
front of the head
Beginnernoun
Definition
The front part of the head, from forehead to chin, where the eyes, nose, and mouth are.
Example
A warm smile spread across his face when he saw his old friend at the gate.
A warm smile spread across his face when he saw his old friend at the gate.
Etymology
From Old French 'face', from Latin 'facies'.
How & Where It’s Used
Basis of many idioms, such as 'face the music' and 'lose face'.