Meaning & Definition of Facing in English

Detailed Definitions

• Definition: The surface of an object that is presented to view.

  Example Sentence: The facing of the building was made of glass.

• Definition: The act of facing or confronting a challenge or situation.

  Example Sentence: She is facing a difficult decision.

• Definition: A lining or covering on a fabric, often used in tailoring.

  Example Sentence: The coat had a silk facing.

Etymology

Origin: Derived from Middle English 'facen', from Latin 'facere' meaning to do or to make.

Synonyms

Common Phrases and Expressions

• facing the music: confronting unpleasant consequences.
• facing the facts: dealing with the reality of a situation.
• face to face: in direct confrontation or meeting.

Translations

• Spanish: enfrentando

• French: facing

• German: konfrontierend

• Russian: столкновение

Related Words

• face: the front part of a person's head.

• confront: meet (someone) face to face with hostile intention.

• faced: having a face of a specified kind.

Slang Meanings of facing

• Meaning: facing a problem bravely

  Example Sentence: He was really facing it to get through that deadline.

• Meaning: to show up or appear in front of someone

  Example Sentence: I had to face him after the argument.