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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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   Surface definition: the outer face, outside, or exterior boundary of a thing; outermost or uppermost layer or area.. See examples of SURFACE used in a sentence.

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   Learn the meaning of surface as a noun and a verb, with examples of usage and translations. Surface can refer to the top or outside part of something, or to what someone or something seems to be like.

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   The surface is the outside of anything. The earth, a basketball, and even your body have a surface. A surface is the top layer of something. The surface of the moon is rocky, with a lot of craters, while the surface of the earth has a lot of water.

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