face — meaning in English

English meaning

• cheek noun The soft, fleshy part on either side of the face, below the eye.
• face noun The front of the head, including the eyes, nose, and mouth.
• side noun One of the surfaces or edges of an object, or one of two halves (left/right, front/back) of something.

Senses

face is used for these senses in English:

• cheek (anatomy) The soft skin on each side of the face, below the eyes; the outer surface of the sides of the oral cavity.
• face (anatomy) The front part of the head of a human or other animal, featuring the eyes, nose, and mouth, and the surrounding area.
• face (in expressions such as make a face) A distorted facial expression; an expression of displeasure, insult, etc.
• face Public image; outward appearance.
• face (geometry) Any of the flat bounding surfaces of a polyhedron; more generally, any of the bounding pieces of a polytope of any dimension.
• side A flat surface of a three-dimensional object; a face.
• side One surface of a sheet of paper (used instead of "page", which can mean one or both surfaces.)

cheek — full definition

1. noun The soft, fleshy part on either side of the face, below the eye.
2. noun Bold or disrespectful speech; impudence, especially in a way that's more cheeky than offensive.
3. verb To speak to someone in a bold, disrespectful way.

face — full definition

1. noun The front of the head, including the eyes, nose, and mouth.
2. noun One's reputation, dignity, or standing in the eyes of others.
3. noun The front or outer surface of an object, such as a clock, cliff, or building.
4. verb To have the front pointed toward something, or to be positioned opposite it.
5. verb To confront or deal with a difficult situation, person, or fact.

Related Portuguese words