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facework Meaning & Definition

Phonetic codes: F EY1 S W ER0 K

What Does Facework Mean?

Facework is used as a noun meaning The material of the outside or front side, as of a wall or building. It is also used to mean The communicative strategies involved in upholding face or social prestige.

Facework: Key Facts

Part of speechnoun
Synonymsfacing
Pluralfaceworks

Facework Definition (Noun)

  1. The material of the outside or front side, as of a wall or building.
  2. The communicative strategies involved in upholding face or social prestige.
  3. Work done at the face, such as the coalface.

Synonyms of Facework

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Antonyms of Facework

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Facework in a Sentence

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Word Forms & Grammar

facework (usually uncountable, plural faceworks)

Words That Rhyme With Facework

Origin of Facework

From face +‎ work.

Common Questions About Facework

What part of speech is facework?

Facework is a noun.

What is another word for facework?

Words with a similar meaning to facework include facing. See the full list of facework synonyms and antonyms.

What is the plural of facework?

The plural of facework is faceworks.

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