false face

F f

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [fawls feys]
- /fɔls feɪs/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [fawls feys]
- /fɔls feɪs/

Definitions of false face words

noun false face a mask covering the face. 1
noun false face (Obsolete (No longer in use)) A mask. 0

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Origin of false face

First appearance:

before 1810

One of the 40% newest English words

First recorded in 1810-20

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Parts of speech for False face

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of False face

false face popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 37% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 57% 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.

false face usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for false face

noun false face

disguise — to change the appearance or guise of so as to conceal identity or mislead, as by means of deceptive garb: The king was disguised as a peasant.
masquerade — a party, dance, or other festive gathering of persons wearing masks and other disguises, and often elegant, historical, or fantastic costumes.
facade — Architecture. the front of a building, especially an imposing or decorative one. any side of a building facing a public way or space and finished accordingly.
facade — Architecture. the front of a building, especially an imposing or decorative one. any side of a building facing a public way or space and finished accordingly.

All 4 Synonyms of false face