face
Translation
face, expression, surface, side
Examples
She has a happy face.
She has a happy face.
The north face of the mountain is steep.
The north face of the mountain is steep.
He pulled a funny face at the camera.
He pulled a funny face at the camera.
Grammar Patterns
a/an ((adjective)) face a face with a particular expression She has a friendly face.
the face of ((sth.)) the front or main surface of something Look at the face of the clock.
to pull/make a face to make a strange expression The boy made a face at his sister.
Similar Words
Synonyms: countenance, visage, expression
Etymology
From Old French 'face', from Vulgar Latin '*facia', from Latin 'facies' meaning 'appearance, form, figure'.
Memory Tips
The most basic word for the front part of your head. It's also used for the front surface of objects, like a 'clock face' or a 'mountain face'.