faced
Translation
facing, confronted with
Examples
The building is south-faced.
The building is south-faced.
She was faced with a difficult decision.
She was faced with a difficult decision.
Grammar Patterns
((adjective)) ((noun)) indicating direction The building is south-faced.
to be faced with ((sth.)) to be confronted by a problem She was faced with a difficult decision.
Similar Words
Synonyms: fronting, confronted; Antonyms: backed
Etymology
Past participle of the verb 'to face', from the noun 'face'. It describes the state of having one's face turned towards something.
Memory Tips
Imagine being 'faced with' a problem, meaning you have to turn your face towards it and deal with it.