Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

face up to

Word Rarity Common

Frequency: Zipf frequency 5.40 in modern English

Syllables
face up -to
IPA
15
Scrabble Score
8
Letters
2
Syllables
8
Unique Chars

Meaning

verb

To confront a condition or situation, typically one that is unpleasant or uncomfortable.

Example Sentences

Inflected Forms

faces up to (present, singular) facing up to (participle, present) faced up to (participle, past) faced up to (past)

Phrases

face facts have it out own up

Frequently Paired Words

face facts have it out own up

Synonyms

bite the biscuit bite the bullet

Questions

What does face up to mean?
To confront a condition or situation, typically one that is unpleasant or uncomfortable.

How to pronounce face up to

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