faced
/feɪst/
VERB
1. To confront or deal with a challenge
To encounter, accept, or deal directly with a difficult situation, problem, responsibility, or unpleasant reality.
1.1. Dealing with difficulties and problems
Used when someone encounters or takes responsibility for a challenging, unpleasant, or demanding situation.
Synonyms
- confronted
- encountered
- tackled
- addressed
- undertook
- met
- battled
- braved
Antonyms
- avoided
- evaded
- dodged
- sidestepped
- shirked
- escaped
Examples
- The detective faced a challenging case with no leads.
- The student faced a difficult exam but studied hard to prepare.
- The company faced serious financial difficulties.
Related Words
1.2. Confronting opposition or competition
Used when someone directly encounters, opposes, or competes against an opponent, rival, or opposing force.
Synonyms
Antonyms
- avoided
- retreated
- surrendered
- yielded
- backed down
Examples
- Despite the obstacles, she faced the competition with determination.
- The team faced its strongest rival in the final match.
- He faced his opponent without showing any fear.
Related Words
- opponent
- rival
- competition
- conflict
- confrontation
- resistance
1.3. Encountering an expected situation or prospect
Used when someone has an event, possibility, consequence, or particular circumstance ahead of them that they must experience or deal with.
Synonyms
- encountered
- met
- experienced
- underwent
- confronted
Antonyms
- avoided
- escaped
- eluded
- evaded
Examples
- As the storm approached, the sailors faced rough seas.
- The workers faced another round of possible layoffs.
- She faced the possibility of losing her job.
Related Words
- prospect
- possibility
- uncertainty
- risk
- outcome
- future
VERB
2. To position or turn toward something
To direct one's front or the front of an object toward a particular person, place, direction, or thing.
2.1. Turning toward a person or object
Describes positioning oneself so that the front of the body or face is directed toward another person or object.
Synonyms
- turned toward
- confronted
- approached
- oriented toward
Antonyms
- turned away
- avoided
- retreated
Examples
- She turned to face the audience before beginning her speech.
- He faced the interviewer and answered every question directly.
Related Words
- direction
- orientation
- position
- posture
- alignment
2.2. Buildings and objects oriented in a direction
Describes the direction in which the front of a building, room, or physical object is positioned.
Synonyms
Antonyms
- backed onto
- turned away from
Examples
- Their apartment faced a beautiful park.
- The hotel faced the main square.
- The house faced the ocean and received plenty of sunlight.
Related Words
- frontage
- exterior
- direction
- position
- alignment
- outlook
2.3. Directing or presenting something toward a direction
Describes causing a person or object to turn, point, or present its front toward a particular direction or target.
Synonyms
- oriented
- positioned
- turned
- directed
- pointed
Antonyms
- turned away
- reversed
Examples
- The chairs were faced toward the stage.
- The display was positioned to face the entrance.
Related Words
- orientation
- alignment
- direction
- positioning
- placement
VERB
3. To cover or finish a surface
To cover the front, outer surface, or edge of something with another material for protection, decoration, or finishing.
3.1. Covering a surface with another material
Used when an object or structure is covered with a layer of material to improve its appearance, provide protection, or create a finished exterior.
Synonyms
Antonyms
Examples
- The cabinet was faced with polished wood panels.
- The walls were faced with decorative stone.
- The exterior was coated with a protective material.
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3.2. Lining or bordering an edge
Describes covering or finishing the edge of an object with a different material, often for decorative or protective purposes.
Synonyms
Antonyms
- stripped
- untrimmed
Examples
- The garment was faced with a contrasting fabric along its edges.
- The jacket was trimmed with leather around the collar.
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3.3. Finishing or smoothing a surface
Used in machining, construction, or stoneworking to describe making a surface flat, smooth, or properly finished.
Synonyms
- smoothed
- polished
- finished
- dressed
- ground
- refinished
Antonyms
- roughened
- scored
Examples
- The machinist faced the metal component to create a smooth surface.
- The stone was carefully faced before being used in construction.
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VERB
4. To arrange merchandise for display
To position products in a retail store so that their fronts are visible and the merchandise appears neat and attractive.
4.1. Retail merchandising and shelf arrangement
Describes arranging products on shelves or displays so that their labels and packaging face outward and merchandise looks orderly.
Synonyms
Antonyms
- disarranged
- disorganized
- hidden
Examples
- Employees faced the products every morning to keep the shelves tidy.
- The store manager asked the staff to face all the merchandise before opening.
Related Words
- merchandising
- retail
- shelf
- stock
- product display
- inventory
VERB
5. To confront someone boldly or impudently
To approach, challenge, or confront someone with excessive boldness, insolence, or aggressive confidence.
5.1. Defying or challenging someone
Describes confronting someone directly and fearlessly, particularly when challenging their authority or refusing to be intimidated.
Synonyms
Antonyms
- submitted
- surrendered
- yielded
- retreated
Examples
- He faced his accuser without showing any fear.
- The young employee faced the intimidating manager and defended her decision.
Related Words
- defiance
- audacity
- insolence
- boldness
- confrontation
- intimidation
ADJECTIVE
6. Having a particular number or arrangement of faces
Having a specified number or type of distinct surfaces or sides, particularly in geometric or physical structures.
6.1. Geometric and multi-sided structures
Describes an object or structure according to the number or arrangement of its faces or surfaces.
Synonyms
- faceted
- multifaceted
- polyhedral
Examples
- The jewel had a beautifully faceted surface.
- The geometric structure consisted of multiple flat faces.
Related Words
ADJECTIVE
7. Covered or decorated on the outer surface
Having an outer or front surface covered with a different material, especially for decorative or protective purposes.
7.1. Decorative and protective surface coverings
Describes clothing, objects, or structures whose front or outer surface is decorated or covered with another material.
Synonyms
Antonyms
Examples
- The dress had a decorative front covered with embroidered fabric.
- The building featured a stone-clad exterior.
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ADJECTIVE
8. Drunk or intoxicated
Being under the influence of alcohol to the point of impaired judgment, coordination, or behavior.
8.1. Alcohol intoxication
Used informally to describe someone who is drunk or visibly affected by consuming too much alcohol.
Synonyms
Antonyms
- sober
- straight
Examples
- He was completely drunk after drinking at the party.
- The intoxicated man struggled to walk in a straight line.
Related Words
- alcohol
- inebriation
- intoxication
- drunkenness
- impairment
- sobriety