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Word of the Day: Face

face / ˈfās

 

noun

 

  1. the front of the head, including forehead, eyes, nose, mouth and chin

One hand washes the other and both wash the face.

Greek Proverb

 

  1. countenance

Easy to know men’s faces, not their hearts.

Chinese Proverb

 

  1. a look or expression on the front of the head

When in doubt, make funny faces.

Amy Poehler, 1971-

 

  1. outer appearance

A cheerful face is nearly as good for an invalid as healthy weather.

Benjamin Franklin, 1706-1790

 

  1. dignity

In a fight, the rich man tries to save his face, the poor man his coat.

Russian Proverb

 

  1. the surface of something

Nobody on the face of the earth can make you feel inferior without your permission.

Zig Ziglar, 1926-2012

 

  1. the front of something with two or more sides

The back of one door is the face of another.

Traditional Proverb

 

  1. the façade

On the face of the National Postal Museum, above the front door,  an inscription reads:

“Messenger of sympathy and love

Servant of Parted Friends

Consoler of the Lonely

Bond of the scattered family

Enlarger of the common life.”

 

  1. an exposed spot on a rock

I was always brought up to have a cup of tea at halfway up the rock face.

Bear Grylls, 1974-

 

  1. in printing, a style of font

Worn Press is a distressed type face that features broken and worn characters.

befonts.com/worn-press-distressed-type-face.html

 

  1. people

New faces have more authority than accustomed ones.

Euripides, c. 480-c.406 BCE

 

verb

 

  1. to look in the direction of something

You couldn’t help but see [the sun], to turn to face the heat of it, to bask in the glory of it.

from ‘Cerulean Sins’ by Laurell K. Hamilton, 1963-

 

  1. to confront

A brave man will face a situation no matter how dreadful.

Filipino Proverb

 

  1. to meet competitively

If you face just one opponent, and you doubt yourself, you’re out-numbered.

Dan Millman, 1946-

 

  1. to orient toward

As long as I’m facing the right direction, it doesn’t matter the size of my steps.

Erica Jong, 1942-

 

  1. to deal with

The fool attempts to fool himself and won’t face facts.

Proverbs 14:8, The Holy Bible

 

  1. to have in one’s future

He who gives alms to the poor faces heaven.

Filipino Proverb