(idiomatic) Seemingly; to all appearances; as far as can be seen or determined.

plural of facing

when confronted with / (colloquial) despite, against, contrary to / (archaic or law) on the face of

simple past tense and past participle of face

present participle of face

Positioned so as to face (in a particular direction) / (rail transport, of points and crossovers) Diverging in the direction of travel.

(transitive, of a person or animal) To position oneself or itself so as to have one's face closest to (something).

The most external portion of exterior siding. / (sewing) Fabric applied to a garment edge on the underside.

(slang) drunk

(in combination) Having a specified type or number of faces. / Having the outer surface dressed, with the front, as of a dress, covered ornamentally with another material.