in the face of — despite; when confronted with something difficult or challenging
Part of speech: PREPOSITION
Definition: despite; when confronted with something difficult or challenging
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪn ðə feɪs ʌv/
Example Sentences
- My friend kept eating pizza in the face of his diet plan.
- The company continued its expansion in the face of economic challenges.
- He maintained his optimism in the face of repeated failures.
in the face of
PREPOSITION[/ɪn ðə feɪs ʌv/]
despite; when confronted with something difficult or challenging
💡 Concept
despite; when confronted with something difficult or challenging
🎵 Rhyme
In the face of the storm, she wins the race and claims her place!
Got the picture? Now let's practice.
🎤Pronunciation
🇺🇸 US/ɪn ðə feɪs ʌv/
🇬🇧 UK/ɪn ðə feɪs ʌv/
🌳Etymology
🎵Rhyme
faceplaceracecase
face
place
race
case
🔗Collocations
in the face of adversity
in the face of criticism
in the face of danger
in the face of opposition
in the face of uncertainty
📝Examples
😄 Fun example
“My friend kept eating pizza in the face of his diet plan.”
“The company continued its expansion in the face of economic challenges.”
“He maintained his optimism in the face of repeated failures.”
😄 Fun example
“She smiled in the face of her boss's Monday morning grumpiness.”
📚Related Words
Synonyms
despitein spite ofnotwithstandingregardless of
Antonyms
because ofdue toowing to
Related
confrontface up tostand up towithstand
Want to master 19,000+ words?
Sign up free for flashcards & quizzes.