facedown
/ˈfeɪsdaʊn/
ADVERB
1. With the face or front directed downward
Positioned with the face, front, or upper side pointing toward the ground or another lower surface.
1.1. People or animals lying face downward
Describes a person or animal lying with the front of the body and face directed toward the ground or floor.
Synonyms
- downward
- downwards
- down
- below
Antonyms
- upward
- upwardly
- upwards
- aloft
Examples
- The defeated warrior lay facedown on the battlefield.
- Exhausted from the race, the runner collapsed facedown on the track.
Related Words
- prone
- prostrate
- horizontal
- ground
- floor
1.2. Objects positioned with their front side downward
Describes an object placed with its front, visible, or intended upper surface facing downward against another surface.
Synonyms
- downward
- downwards
- down
- below
Antonyms
- upward
- upwards
- aloft
Examples
- The detective found the evidence facedown in the dust.
- After the magician's trick, the playing cards were scattered facedown on the table.
- The artist painted a vibrant scene with flowers lying facedown in the grass.