human face

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human face

A child draws a smiling human face with crayons.

Definition
  1. Noun:
    • The front part of the human head: This refers specifically to the area from the top of the forehead to the bottom of the chin, and from one ear to the other. It is the part of the head that contains the eyes, nose, and mouth and is central to a person's identity and expression.
Usage
  • The term "human face" is used to specify the facial features and structure of a person, distinguishing it from the faces of animals or other entities. It is often used in contexts discussing anatomy, recognition, expression, or description.
Examples
  • Noun:
    • He washed his human face thoroughly.
    • The artist studied the human face to understand its proportions.
    • I wish I had seen the look on his human face when he got the news.
Advanced Usage
  • "To put a human face on something": To make an abstract issue, organization, or statistic more personal, relatable, or understandable by connecting it to an individual's experience or story.
    • The documentary put a human face on the refugee crisis by telling one family's story.
Variants and Related Words
  • Face (n): A more general term for the front part of the head, which can apply to humans, animals, or even inanimate objects (e.g., the face of a clock). "Human face" is a more specific subset.
  • Countenance (n): A formal or literary word for a person's face or facial expression.
  • Visage (n): Another literary term for the face, especially with regard to its appearance or expression.
Synonyms
  • Physiognomy: The form of a person's facial features, often with an implication of character interpretation.
  • Features: The individual parts of the face (eyes, nose, mouth, etc.), collectively.
Related Phrases
  • Face-to-face (adj/adv): In the direct presence of another person.
    • They finally had a face-to-face meeting.
Related Idioms
  • To save face: To avoid humiliation or preserve one's dignity.
    • He apologized to save face after the mistake.
  • To lose face: To suffer a loss of respect or dignity.
    • The scandal caused the politician to lose face.
  • On the face of it: Based on the initial appearance or first impression.
    • On the face of it, the plan seems simple.
human face

A child draws a smiling human face with crayons.

Noun
  1. the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
    • he washed his face
    • I wish I had seen the look on his face when he got the news

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