facing
- 01 B1 Intermediate
v.looking in a certain direction or being opposite something.
v.the present participle of 'face', indicating spatial orientation toward a specific direction or object.
Simple“We chose a hotel room facing the ocean so we could watch the sunrise.”
In context“The apartment features a large balcony facing the park, providing a rare sense of tranquility in the heart of the city.”
Synonyms - 02 B1 Intermediate
v.dealing with a difficult situation or problem.
v.the present participle of 'face', used to describe the act of confronting or being forced to deal with a challenge.
Simple“The company is facing many financial problems this year.”
In context“Facing an unprecedented budget deficit, the local council was forced to make difficult decisions regarding public services.”
SynonymsAntonyms - 03 C1 Advanced
n.an outer layer of stone or brick put on a wall to make it look better.
n.a layer of material applied to the surface of a wall or structure for decorative or protective purposes.
Simple“The workers are applying a new stone facing to the front of the library.”
In context“The architect specified a granite facing for the ground floor to ensure the building's exterior remained durable against heavy foot traffic.”
- 04 C1 Advanced
n.a piece of fabric sewn onto the edge of a garment to finish it or make it stronger.
n.a piece of fabric used to finish the raw edges of a garment, such as at the neckline or armhole, usually turned to the inside.
Simple“The tailor used a silk facing for the collar of the jacket.”
In context“The pattern requires a contrasting facing on the cuffs to provide a subtle flash of colour when the sleeves are rolled up.”
- 05 C2 Proficiency
n.the colourful parts of a military jacket, like the collar and cuffs.
n.the trimmings of a different colour on the collar, cuffs, and lapels of a military uniform, historically used to identify different regiments.
Simple“The soldiers wore red coats with yellow facings on their sleeves.”
In context“The historical museum displays several nineteenth-century infantry tunics, each distinguished by the unique colour of its facings.”
- 06 B2 Upper Intermediate
adj.turned or positioned toward a specific direction.
adj.positioned or oriented so as to face a particular direction; often used in compound adjectives.
Simple“The south-facing garden gets a lot of sunlight during the day.”
In context“The developer prioritised east-facing windows in the design to maximise the amount of natural morning light in the living areas.”
Usage facing serious · facing a new · facing charges
“The paper's headline contrasts the 24 million customers now facing bigger bills with the companies who continue to lose 1.2bn litres in leaks every day.”
“Drought and record-low water levels have deepened fears of an energy crisis across Europe , which is facing a new summer heatwave.”