face
gb/fˈeɪs/ us/fˈeɪs/
A1
ஆங்கிலம்
~ 700
பொருள்கள்
0 பொருள்கள்
பெயர்ச்சொல்
A1
entity
1
Front part of the head
The front part of your head with your eyes, nose, and mouth.
பயன்பாட்டு முறை:
[someone]'s face
பொதுவான தவறு:
Learners sometimes confuse 'face' with 'head'. The 'face' is only the front part, not the whole head.
இணைச்சொற்கள்
visage (More formal or literary term for face.)
சொல் இணைப்புகள்
wash your face
|smiling face
|serious face
|face to face
|turn your face
கருப்பொருள்கள்
body
|appearance
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
உதாரணங்கள்
- She had a big smile on her face.
- His face turned red when he was embarrassed.
- I recognized her face immediately.
- The wind was cold against my face.
கற்பவர்களுக்கான உதாரணங்கள்
- I wash my face every morning.
- He has a happy face.
- Her face is very beautiful.
- The baby touched my face.
வினைச்சொல்
A2
action
2
Turn toward something/someone
To look at or be turned toward someone or something.
பயன்பாட்டு முறை:
to face [someone/something]
பொதுவான தவறு:
Learners sometimes confuse 'face' (to turn toward) with 'look at'. 'Face' can describe position, not just seeing.
இணைச்சொற்கள்
confront (Implies meeting something directly, often difficult or unpleasant.)
எதிர்ச்சொற்கள்
turn away (Means to move so that you are no longer facing something.)
சொல் இணைப்புகள்
face the camera
|face each other
|face the front
கருப்பொருள்கள்
movement
|daily life
|space
|core_vocabulary
உதாரணங்கள்
- Please face the audience when you speak.
- The house faces the sea.
- They faced each other across the table.
கற்பவர்களுக்கான உதாரணங்கள்
- Face the teacher when you talk.
- The building faces the park.
- She faced her friend and smiled.
வினைச்சொல்
B1
action
3
Deal with a problem or challenge
To try to deal with something bad or hard.
பயன்பாட்டு முறை:
to face [a problem/challenge/truth]
பொதுவான தவறு:
Learners may confuse this sense with physically turning toward something. Here it means dealing with something abstract.
இணைச்சொற்கள்
confront (Similar but often stronger in tone; emphasizes direct encounter.)
எதிர்ச்சொற்கள்
avoid (Means to try not to meet or deal with something.)
சொல் இணைப்புகள்
face reality
|face the truth
|face difficulties
கருப்பொருள்கள்
emotions
|life challenges
|core_vocabulary
|work
உதாரணங்கள்
- We must face the fact that we made a mistake.
- She faced many challenges in her career.
- He needs to face his fears.
கற்பவர்களுக்கான உதாரணங்கள்
- I must face my problem.
- She faces many problems at work.
- He faces his fear of flying.
பெயர்ச்சொல்
B1
entity
4
Outward surface of an object
The outside part of something that you can see.
பயன்பாட்டு முறை:
the face of [something]
இணைச்சொற்கள்
surface (A general term for the outside layer; not limited to the main side.)
சொல் இணைப்புகள்
the face of a building
|clock face
|mountain face
கருப்பொருள்கள்
objects
|geometry
|space
|core_vocabulary
உதாரணங்கள்
- The north face of the mountain is covered in snow.
- The clock face was beautifully decorated.
- The house has a glass face overlooking the garden.
கற்பவர்களுக்கான உதாரணங்கள்
- The clock face shows the time.
- We climbed the rock face.
- The front face of the building is red.
பெயர்ச்சொல்
B2
entity
5
Reputation or dignity before others
How people see and respect you in society.
இணைச்சொற்கள்
honor (Emphasizes moral integrity as well as social respect.)
எதிர்ச்சொற்கள்
disgrace (Loss of respect or honor in others' eyes.)
சொல் இணைப்புகள்
save face
|lose face
கருப்பொருள்கள்
emotions
|society
|relationships
|communication
|core_vocabulary
உதாரணங்கள்
- He lied to save face.
- She felt she would lose face if she admitted she was wrong.
- The company took action to keep face after the scandal.
கற்பவர்களுக்கான உதாரணங்கள்
- He lied to save face.
- She lost face after the mistake.
- They want to keep face in front of friends.
இலக்கணம்
அகராதி வடிவம்
face
IPA
GB/fˈeɪs/
US/fˈeɪs/
அசைகள் மற்றும் அழுத்தம்
face (1 அசை)
Stress on 1st syllable (face)
சொல் வடிவங்கள்
Noun
- Base: face
- Plural: face, faces
Verb
- Base: face
- 3rd Person Singular: faces
- Present Participle: facing
- Past: faced
சொல் குடும்பம்
Forms
faces
noun
facing
verb
faced
verb
Core family
facial
adjective B2
Related words
facially
adverb
Negative and opposite forms
faceless
adjective
Advanced or less common
deface
verb
defacement
noun
சொற்றொடர்கள்
face to face
1/fˈeɪs tə fˈeɪs/
fixed phrase
In each other's presence directly
Close to and looking at another person directly.
உதாரணங்கள்
- We finally met face to face after years of online friendship.
- The two leaders sat face to face during talks.
face up to [something]
1/fˈeɪs ˈʌp tə sˈʌmθɪŋ/
phrasal verb
Confront and accept difficulty/problem
To accept and deal with something bad or hard.
உதாரணங்கள்
- You must face up to your responsibilities.
- He finally faced up to the truth about his health.
in the face of [something]
1/ˈɪn ðə fˈeɪs əv sˈʌmθɪŋ/
fixed phrase
While confronting difficulty/threats
When something happens even though there is a problem or danger.
உதாரணங்கள்
- She stayed calm in the face of danger.
- In the face of criticism, he continued his work.
save face
1/sˈeɪv fˈeɪs/
idiom
Avoid loss of dignity/respect
To do something so people still respect you after a bad situation.
உதாரணங்கள்
- She apologized quickly to save face.
- They reached a compromise to save face on both sides.
lose face
1/lˈuz fˈeɪs/
idiom
Suffer loss of respect publicly
To be less respected by others because of what happened.
உதாரணங்கள்
- He didn’t want to admit he was wrong and lose face.
- He didn't want to lose face by admitting his mistake.
- The politician risked losing face by changing his position.
- The politician lost face after the scandal.