Standard Lemma guide

face-up

adv · noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

adv

Meaning 1

In a position with the face upwards.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: not-comparable

Examples

  • The cards must be dealt face-up.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: face-down

2

noun

Meaning 2

The paint depicting a doll's face.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Qualifier: BJD community

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: blushing

History

Etymology

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Across languages

Translations

7 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Catalan: de sobines — in a position with the face upwards
  • Finnish: ylössuin — in a position with the face upwards
  • Finnish: kuvapuoli ylöspäin — in a position with the face upwards
  • Ancient Greek: ὕπτιος (húptios) — in a position with the face upwards
  • Latin: supīnus — in a position with the face upwards
  • Spanish: boca arriba — in a position with the face upwards
  • Spanish: bocarriba — in a position with the face upwards