Face up/down

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adverb

When an object is positioned with the front or top part pointing upwards.

The cards are dealt face up on the table.
Visual representation of "face up/down" - When an object is positioned with the front or top part pointing upwards.

Often appears as...

  • lay face up
  • turn face up
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Visual representation of "face up/down"
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Visually Oriented

Used when referring to objects' positions in a way that is visible and clear to observers.

Illustration for Visually Oriented
He laid the photographs face up to show the audience.
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Game Context

Common in card games or other tabletop games to describe how pieces or cards should be positioned.

Illustration for Game Context
Place all the puzzle pieces face up before starting.
Visual representation of the word "Face up/down"

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