face vs turn

face and turn both are nouns.

face and turn both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
face	Yes	No	Yes	No
turn	Yes	No	Yes	No

As verbs, turn is a hypernym of face; that is, turn is a word with a broader meaning than face:

face: turn so as to face; turn the face in a certain direction
turn: to change orientation or direction

face (noun)	turn (noun)
a vertical surface of a building or cliff	the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course
the side upon which the use of a thing depends (usually the most prominent surface of an object)	the act of turning away or in the opposite direction
the striking or working surface of an implement	taking a short walk out and back
the general outward appearance of something	a favor for someone
status in the eyes of others	(game) the activity of doing something in an agreed succession
impudent aggressiveness	turning or twisting around (in place)
the feelings expressed on a person's face	a short performance that is part of a longer program
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear	a movement in a new direction
the part of an animal corresponding to the human face	an unforeseen development
a specific size and style of type within a type family	a circular segment of a curve
a contorted facial expression	(sports) a division of a game during which one team is on the offensive
a surface forming part of the outside of an object	a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)
a part of a person that is used to refer to a person

face (verb)	turn (verb)
deal with (something unpleasant) head on	twist suddenly so as to sprain
present somebody with something, usually to accuse or criticize	change to the contrary
oppose, as in hostility or a competition	go sour or spoil
line the edge (of a garment) with a different material	pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
cover the front or surface of	undergo a transformation or a change of position or action
turn so as to face; turn the face in a certain direction	change color
turn so as to expose the face	become officially one year older
be oriented in a certain direction, often with respect to another reference point; be opposite to	have recourse to or make an appeal or request for help or information to
be opposite	direct at someone
	shape by rotating on a lathe or cutting device or a wheel
	let (something) fall or spill from a container
	alter the functioning or setting of
	cause (an object) to assume a crooked or angular form
	to break and turn over earth especially with a plow
	to change orientation or direction
	cause to move around a center so as to show another side of
	cause to move around or rotate
	pass to the other side of
	move around an axis or a center
	to send or let go
	cause to move along an axis or into a new direction
	channel one's attention, interest, thought, or attention toward or away from something
	get by buying and selling
	accomplish by rotating
	undergo a change or development
	cause to change or turn into something different;assume new characteristics

face vs turn

face and turn both are nouns.

face and turn both are verbs.

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