Synonyms for

Faces

Verb / ˈfeɪsʌz / / ˈfeɪsɪz / Another word for faces — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

The front part of a person's head from the forehead to the chin, or the corresponding part in an animal.

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Common collocations

  • many faces
  • different faces
  • human faces
  • his face
  • her face
  • their faces
  • a friendly face
  • a familiar face

Word family

noun face
verb face
adjective faced

Usage note

The word 'faces' can refer to the plural of the body part or the third-person singular present tense of the verb 'to face'. Context is key to distinguishing between these uses.

Example sentences

  1. I can see the faces of all my classmates in Zoom.
  2. The puppy's face was covered in mud.
  3. I drew a happy face on my notebook.
  4. The clown painted his face with colorful designs.
  5. My grandma has a beautiful face with wrinkles and smile lines.

Quotes

  • "The face is a picture of the mind with the eyes as its interpreter."
  • "Beauty is not in the face; beauty is a light in the heart."
  • "A smile is the best makeup any girl can wear."

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