English

face

feɪs
Meaning: to accept that a bad situation exists and try to deal with it
Part of Speech: Verb

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Verb inflections

Form Inflected form
Base face
3rd person singular present faces
Present participle facing
Past faced
Will future will face
Going-to future going to face
Imperative negative don't face / do not face

Example sentences

We must face the truth.
We must face the truth.
My house faces the north.
My house faces the north.
It is hard to face the harsh reality of the situation.
It is hard to face the harsh reality of the situation.
We are facing a global challenge that requires international cooperation.
We are facing a global challenge that requires international cooperation.
The company is facing a serious financial crisis.
The company is facing a serious financial crisis.

Usage Notes

Used when confronting difficult facts, reality, or problems.

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