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Currently vs Facing - What's the difference?

currently | facing |

As an adverb currently

is at this moment, at present, now.

As an adjective facing is

(rail transport|of points and crossovers) diverging in the direction of travel.

As a noun facing is

the most external portion of exterior siding.

As a verb facing is

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currently

English

Adverb

(en adverb)
  • At this moment, at present, now.
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    facing

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • (rail transport, of points and crossovers) diverging in the direction of travel.
  • Antonyms

    * trailing

    Derived terms

    * facing points

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • The most external portion of exterior siding.
  • (sewing) Fabric applied to a garment edge on the underside.
  • (metalworking) A powdered substance, such as charcoal or bituminous coal, applied to the face of a mould, or mixed with the sand that forms it, to give a fine smooth surface to the casting.
  • (military, in the plural) The collar and cuffs of a military coat, commonly of a different colour from the rest of the coat.
  • (military, mostly, plural) The movement of soldiers by turning on their heels to the right, left, or about.
  • Verb

    (head)