gerund / present participle
It means dealing with a difficult person, situation, or problem.
I'm facing a difficult decision right now.
The company is facing financial challenges this year.
American English
How to pronounce facing
verb · nounB1Very common word
FAYsihng
/ˈfeɪ.sɪŋ/
2 syllables · Stress the first syllable.
Form of face
Facing is usually the -ing form of face, but it is also a noun for a front covering or outer layer.
It means dealing with a difficult person, situation, or problem.
Practice out loudMeanings & examples
gerund / present participle
It means turning toward someone or something, or having the front directed toward a place or direction.
She was facing me when I called her.
We are facing east as we walk toward the sunrise.
noun
It is a material or outer layer placed on the front of something, especially clothing or a building.
The old wall has a stone facing.
The jacket has a black facing around the collar.
Good to know
In clothing, a facing is usually an inner piece of fabric that finishes an edge or opening.
Useful expressions
In a direct meeting with someone, not by phone or online.
We need to talk face to face.
To accept and deal with a difficult fact or situation.
He faced up to his mistake.
To avoid looking embarrassed or foolish.
She apologized to save face.
Related words & forms
In the -ing form, drop the final e: facing, not faceing.