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Sur·face

/ˈsərfəs/

noun
- 1. the outside part or uppermost layer of something (often used when describing its texture, form, or extent): "the earth's surface" Similar outsideexteriortopsidefacetplaneaspectfinishveneerOpposite insideinterior
- ▪ the level top of something: "roll out the dough on a floured surface" Similar work surfacetopcountertablestandhorizontal surfaceworktopworking top
- ▪ the area of such an outer part or uppermost layer: "the surface area of a cube"
- ▪ the upper limit of a body of liquid: "fish floating on the surface of the water"
- ▪ what is apparent on a casual view or consideration of someone or something, especially as distinct from feelings or qualities that are not immediately obvious: "Tom was a womanizer, but on the surface he remained respectable" Similar outward appearancesuperficial appearancefacade
- 2. a continuous set of points that has length and breadth but no thickness.
adjective
- 1. relating to or occurring on the upper or outer part of something: "surface workers at the copper mines"
- ▪ denoting ships which travel on the surface of the water as distinct from submarines: "the surface fleet"
- ▪ carried by or denoting transportation by sea or overland as contrasted with by air: "surface mail"
verb
- 1. rise or come up to the surface of the water or the ground: "he surfaced from his dive" Similar come to the surfacecome to the topcome upriseOpposite dive
- ▪ come to people's attention; become apparent: "the quarrel first surfaced two years ago" Similar emergeariseappearcome to lightcome upcome into sightcome into viewcome outcrop upmaterializebecome visiblespring uploom
- ▪ (of a person) appear after having been asleep: informal "it was almost noon before Anthony surfaced" Similar get upget out of bedappearrisewakeawaken
- 2. provide (something, especially a road) with a particular upper or outer layer: "a small path surfaced with terra-cotta tiles"
Word Origin early 17th century: from French(see sur-1, face), suggested by Latin superficies.
Derivatives
- 1. surfacer noun
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