figure — meaning in English
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English meaning
- face noun The front of the head, including the eyes, nose, and mouth.
- figurative adj Using words in a non-literal, symbolic way, such as through metaphor or simile, rather than their exact meaning.
- figure noun A number or numerical value.
- metaphorical adj Relating to or using metaphor; figurative rather than literal.
Senses
figure is used for these senses in English:
- face (anatomy) The front part of the head of a human or other animal, featuring the eyes, nose, and mouth, and the surrounding area.
- figurative Of use as a metaphor, simile, metonym or other figure of speech, as opposed to literal; using figures.
- figure A person or thing representing a certain consciousness.
- figure A shape.
- metaphorical Pertaining to or characterized by a metaphor; figurative; symbolic.
face — full definition
- noun The front of the head, including the eyes, nose, and mouth.
- noun One's reputation, dignity, or standing in the eyes of others.
- noun The front or outer surface of an object, such as a clock, cliff, or building.
- verb To have the front pointed toward something, or to be positioned opposite it.
- verb To confront or deal with a difficult situation, person, or fact.
figurative — full definition
- adj Using words in a non-literal, symbolic way, such as through metaphor or simile, rather than their exact meaning.
- adj In art, representing recognizable, lifelike forms rather than pure abstraction.