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- [feys too feys]
- /feɪs tu feɪs/
- /ˌfeɪs.təˈfeɪs/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [feys too feys]
- /feɪs tu feɪs/
Definitions of face-to-face word
- adjective face-to-face with the fronts or faces toward each other, especially when close together. 1
- adjective face-to-face involving close contact or direct opposition: a face-to-face confrontation of adversaries. 1
- adjective face-to-face noting, relating to, or promoting interaction that takes place in person, as opposed to online interaction or electronic communications: face-to-face classrooms. Abbreviation: f2f, F2F. 1
- adjective face-to-face in person 1
- noun Technical meaning of face-to-face (jargon, chat) (F2F, IRL) Used to describe personal interaction in real life as opposed to via some digital or electronic communications medium. 1
- noun face-to-face A meeting, especially a meeting between two people conducted in person as opposed to a meeting conducted at a distance through technology. 0
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Origin of face-to-face
First appearance:
before 1300 One of the 15% oldest English words
Middle English word dating back to 1300-50
Historical Comparancy
Parts of speech for Face-to-face
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
face-to-face popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 34% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 56% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
Synonyms for face-to-face
adv face-to-face
- opposite — situated, placed, or lying face to face with something else or each other, or in corresponding positions with relation to an intervening line, space, or thing: opposite ends of a room.
- direct — to manage or guide by advice, helpful information, instruction, etc.: He directed the company through a difficult time.
See also
Matching words
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