English Words Starting With F
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- face up to/ˌfeɪs ˈʌp tuː/To accept and deal with a difficult, unpleasant, or challenging situation or truth, often requiring courage.verbB2
- face validity/ˌfeɪs vəˈlɪdəti/The appearance or superficial assessment that a test, measurement, or procedure seems appropriate and reasonable for its intended purpose, without deeper investigation.nounC1
- face value/ˌfeɪs ˈvæljuː/The nominal value printed or written on something (like a coin, banknote, or financial instrument).nounC1
- face-ache/ˈfeɪs eɪk/A pain in the face, especially one caused by neuralgia or a persistent headache.nounLow
- face-harden/ˈfeɪs ˌhɑː.dən/To become emotionally or mentally toughened or desensitized, especially through repeated exposure to difficult experiences.verbverb-transitivelow
- face-lift/ˈfeɪs.lɪft/A surgical procedure to tighten skin and underlying tissues on the face and neck, giving a more youthful appearance.nounverbC1
- face-nail/ˈfeɪs ˌneɪl/To nail something by driving the nail straight through from the front (visible) side rather than using joinery techniques like dovetailing or using hidden fasteners from the reverse side.verb-transitiveRare
- face-off/ˈfeɪsɒf/A direct confrontation or standoff between two opponents.nounverbB2
- face-plant/ˈfeɪs plɑːnt/To fall forwards, landing on one's face, typically in a sudden or dramatic manner.nounverbC1
- facebar/ˈfeɪs.bɑː/A protective bar mounted in front of the face, typically on a helmet or vehicle.nounC1/C2 / Very Low Frequency
- facebook/ˈfeɪsbʊk/A personal directory or profile featuring photographs and personal information about individuals.nounverbverb-intransitiveverb-transitiveC1
- facecloth/ˈfeɪsklɒθ/A small square cloth used for washing the face and body.nounMedium
- facedown/ˌfeɪsˈdaʊn/A position with the front or face turned toward the ground or downward.adverbnounC1
- facelift/ˈfeɪslɪft/A cosmetic surgical procedure to make the face look younger by tightening the skin and muscles.nounverb-transitiveB2
- facemailA humorous or informal term for direct, in-person communication, as opposed to electronic communication.nounvery low
- facepalm/ˈfeɪsˌpɑːm/The action of placing one's hand on one's face, typically to express frustration, disbelief, embarrassment, or exasperation.nounverb-intransitiveMedium
- faceplate/ˈfeɪs.pleɪt/A rigid, flat, often removable panel that forms the front part of a device or machine, designed to protect internal components or to hold displays, controls, or connectors.nounLow to Medium (Technical)
- faceprint/ˈfeɪsprɪnt/A unique digital representation or biometric template of a person's facial features, used for identification.nounC1
- facer/ˈfeɪ.sər/Someone who makes or designs faces or facial features; an archaism for a bold or impudent person.nounC1/C2 - Very Low / Archaic / Obsolete
- facet/ˈfæs.ɪt/One side or aspect of something complex, especially a particular feature or way of considering a problem or topic.nounverbverb-transitiveB2
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