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Facing

noun

1.

A lining applied to the edge of a garment for ornamentation or strengthening.

2.

An ornamental coating to a building. Synonym: veneer.

3.

A protective covering that protects the outside of a building. Synonym: cladding.

4.

Providing something with a surface of a different material. Synonym: lining.

Face

verb

(past & past part. faced; pres. part. facing)

1.

Deal with (something unpleasant) head on. Synonyms: confront, face up. "He faced the terrible consequences of his mistakes"

2.

Oppose, as in hostility or a competition. Synonym: confront. "Jackson faced Smith in the boxing ring" , "The two enemies finally confronted each other"

3.

Be oriented in a certain direction, often with respect to another reference point; be opposite to. Synonyms: front, look. "My backyard look onto the pond" , "The building faces the park"

4.

Be opposite. "The two sofas face each other"

5.

Turn so as to face; turn the face in a certain direction.

6.

Present somebody with something, usually to accuse or criticize. Synonyms: confront, present. "He was faced with all the evidence and could no longer deny his actions" , "An enormous dilemma faces us"

7.

Turn so as to expose the face.

8.

Line the edge (of a garment) with a different material.

9.

Cover the front or surface of.

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