play vs face

play and face both are nouns.

play and face both are verbs.

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

As verbs, face is a hyponym of play; that is, face is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than play:

play: contend against an opponent in a sport, game, or battle
face: oppose, as in hostility or a competition

Other hyponyms of play include confront, replay.

play (noun)	face (noun)
gay or light-hearted recreational activity for diversion or amusement	a vertical surface of a building or cliff
(game) the activity of doing something in an agreed succession	the side upon which the use of a thing depends (usually the most prominent surface of an object)
the act of playing for stakes in the hope of winning (including the payment of a price for a chance to win a prize)	the striking or working surface of an implement
an attempt to get something	the general outward appearance of something
a deliberate coordinated movement requiring dexterity and skill	status in the eyes of others
a preset plan of action in team sports	impudent aggressiveness
activity by children that is guided more by imagination than by fixed rules	the feelings expressed on a person's face
the act using a sword (or other weapon) vigorously and skillfully	the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
utilization or exercise	the part of an animal corresponding to the human face
movement or space for movement	a specific size and style of type within a type family
a dramatic work intended for performance by actors on a stage	a contorted facial expression
verbal wit or mockery (often at another's expense but not to be taken seriously)	a surface forming part of the outside of an object
a theatrical performance of a drama	a part of a person that is used to refer to a person
a weak and tremulous light
a state in which action is feasible
the removal of constraints
(in games or plays or other performances) the time during which play proceeds

play (verb)	face (verb)
engage in an activity as if it were a game rather than take it seriously	deal with (something unpleasant) head on
pretend to have certain qualities or state of mind	present somebody with something, usually to accuse or criticize
exhaust by allowing to pull on the line	oppose, as in hostility or a competition
consider not very seriously	line the edge (of a garment) with a different material
participate in games or sport	cover the front or surface of
bet or wager (money)	turn so as to face; turn the face in a certain direction
contend against an opponent in a sport, game, or battle	turn so as to expose the face
put (a card or piece) into play during a game, or act strategically as if in a card game	be oriented in a certain direction, often with respect to another reference point; be opposite to
make bets	be opposite
stake on the outcome of an issue
shoot or hit in a particular manner
employ in a game or in a specific position
use or move
use to one's advantage
manipulate manually or in one's mind or imagination
discharge or direct or be discharged or directed as if in a continuous stream
replay (as a melody)
perform music on (a musical instrument)
play a role or part
perform on a certain location
be performed or presented for public viewing
cause to emit recorded audio or video
pretend to be somebody in the framework of a game or playful activity
perform on a stage or theater
emit recorded sound
play on an instrument
cause to happen or to occur as a consequence
move or seem to move quickly, lightly, or irregularly
cause to move or operate freely within a bounded space
engage in recreational activities rather than work; occupy oneself in a diversion
behave in a certain way
be at play; be engaged in playful activity; amuse oneself in a way characteristic of children
act or have an effect in a specified way or with a specific effect or outcome
behave carelessly or indifferently
be received or accepted or interpreted in a specific way

play vs face

play and face both are nouns.

play and face both are verbs.

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