facing
pronunciation
How to pronounce facing in British English:
UK [ˈfeɪsɪŋ]
How to pronounce facing in American English:
US [ˈfesɪŋ]
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- Noun:
- a lining applied to the edge of a garment for ornamentation or strengthening
- an ornamental coating to a building
- a protective covering that protects the outside of a building
- providing something with a surface of a different material
- the act of confronting bravely
Word Origin
- facing (n.)
- "defiance," 1520s, verbal noun from face (v.). Meaning "action of turning the face toward" is from 1540s; that of "covering in front of a garment" is from 1560s; that of "a coating" is from 1580s; that of "front or outer part of a wall, building, etc.," is from 1823. Earliest use is as "disfiguring, defacing" (c. 1400).
- facing (adj.)
- 1560s, "audacious," present participle adjective from face (v.). From 1849 as "that is opposite to."
Example
- 1. Spain has avoided facing up to its banking problems .
- 2. Leaders around the world are facing angry voters who want real change .
- 3. Japan is facing a demographic time bomb .
- 4. But they 're not alone in facing awkward dilemmas .
- 5. Be strong in facing and resolving your problems .