facing
8 synonyms and 1 antonyms for facing, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adj — Positioned so as to point or look toward something.
Synonyms
Everyday swaps
Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Antonyms
How to use facing
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Frequently asked questions
What does “facing” mean?
The word “facing” means positioned so as to point or look toward something. In plain terms, pointed toward something (adjective), or a decorative/reinforcing outer layer (noun).
How do you pronounce “facing”?
“Facing” is pronounced FAY-sihng (/ˈfeɪsɪŋ/ in IPA).
How do you use “facing” in a sentence?
Here is “facing” used in a sentence: “We booked a south-facing room for the extra sunlight.”
What is the opposite of “facing”?
The opposite of “facing” — its antonyms — is trailing.
What part of speech is “facing”?
Depending on how it is used, “facing” can be an adjective and a noun.
Is “facing” a common word?
“Facing” is a fairly common word in modern English.
How many meanings does “facing” have?
“Facing” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: positioned so as to point or look toward something.
What is an example of 'facing' used as an adjective?
You might describe 'the facing page' of an open book, 'the seat facing the door,' or 'a house facing the sea.' In each case, 'facing' tells you which way something is turned or oriented, pointing toward the thing named. It describes position and direction rather than an action.
What is the difference between 'facing' and 'opposite'?
The two overlap but differ in emphasis. 'Facing' stresses that something is turned toward another thing, like a chair facing the window. 'Opposite' stresses position across from something, like the house opposite ours. Two facing pages front each other, while opposite sides simply lie on contrary sides, whether or not they point inward.
Can 'facing' describe both people and objects?
Yes. A person can be facing a colleague across a table, and a building can be facing north. The word works for anything with a front or an orientation, living or not. What matters is that the subject is turned toward, points at, or looks in the direction of something else.