Synonyms for

Facing

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

Definition

to be positioned with the front or face toward something or someone

Synonyms & similar words

avoid lining cladding veneer face look back faceup confront front present fronting looking confronting opposing confronting encountering meeting staring gazing glancing overlooking viewing watching eying beholding regarding observing noticing spotting sighting

Synonyms by register

Formal

confronting opposing meeting dealing with

Informal

up against dealing with up against it

Literary

beholding regarding vis-a-vis

Antonyms

back rear hind opposite averse avoiding

Common collocations

  • facing the music
  • facing north
  • facing west
  • facing the consequences
  • facing a challenge
  • facing extinction
  • facing the future
  • facing the facts

Word family

noun face
verb face
adjective facing
adverb facely

Usage note

As a verb, 'facing' often implies direct confrontation or looking towards something. It can also mean being situated in a particular direction.

Example sentences

  1. She is facing her fears by going on the roller coaster.
  2. The house is facing the park.
  3. The cat is facing the window.
  4. The basketball player is facing the basket.
  5. The teacher is facing the chalkboard.

Quotes

  • Life is like a game of cards. The hand you are dealt is determinism; the way you play it is free will. - Jawaharlal Nehru
  • I cannot change the direction of the wind, but I can adjust my sails to always reach my destination. - Jimmy Dean
  • You can't change how people treat you or what they say about you. All you can do is change how you react to it. - Mahatma Gandhi

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