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Definition of facedown

facedown

/ˈfeɪs.daʊn/
face · down
Plural:facedowns
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facedown Lexical Profile

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• adverb

1

With the face or the front surface turned downward toward a surface.

Example

"Please place your exam booklet facedown on the desk when the timer rings."

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• adjective

1

Positioned or lying with the face or front surface turned toward the ground or a lower surface.

Example

"The patient remained in a facedown position during the entire physical therapy session."

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• noun

1

A direct, tense confrontation between two opposing people or groups.

Example

"The tense facedown between management and the union lasted for three weeks before an agreement was reached."

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• Nearby Words

face
facebook
facecloth
facedown
faceless
facelessness
facelift

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Facedown. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/facedown
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