in the face of

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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [in stressed th ee feys uhv, ov]
- /ɪn stressed ði feɪs ʌv, ɒv/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [in stressed th ee feys uhv, ov]
- /ɪn stressed ði feɪs ʌv, ɒv/

Definitions of in the face of words

noun in the face of the front part of the head, from the forehead to the chin. 1
noun in the face of a look or expression on this part: a sad face. 1
noun in the face of an expression or look that indicates ridicule, disgust, etc.; grimace: The child put on a face when told to go to bed. 1
noun in the face of cosmetics; makeup: Excuse me while I go to the powder room to put on my face. 1
noun in the face of impudence; boldness: to have the face to ask such a rude question. 1
noun in the face of outward appearance: These are just old problems with new faces. The future presented a fair face to the fortunate youth. 1

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Origin of in the face of

First appearance:

before 1250

One of the 11% oldest English words

1250-1300; (noun) Middle English < Anglo-French, Old French < Vulgar Latin *facia, for Latin faciēs facies; (v.) late Middle English facen, derivative of the noun

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Parts of speech for In the face of

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of In the face of

in the face of popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 99% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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Synonyms for in the face of

prep in the face of

against — If one thing is leaning or pressing against another, it is touching it.
although — You use although to introduce a subordinate clause which contains a statement which contrasts with the statement in the main clause.
notwithstanding — in spite of; without being opposed or prevented by: Notwithstanding a brilliant defense, he was found guilty. She went to the game anyway, doctor's orders notwithstanding.
in defiance of — a daring or bold resistance to authority or to any opposing force.
in spite of — a malicious, usually petty, desire to harm, annoy, frustrate, or humiliate another person; bitter ill will; malice.

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