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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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2. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishSURFACE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   3 days ago · The surface of something is the flat top part of it or the outside of it. 97% of all the water on the Earth's surface is salt. ...tiny little waves on the surface of the water.

3. www.dictionary.com › browse › surfaceSURFACE Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   any face of a body or thing: the six surfaces of a cube. extent or area of outer face; superficial area. the outward appearance, especially as distinguished from the inner nature: to look below the surface of a matter.

4. dictionary.cambridge.org › learner-english › surfaceSURFACE | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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   the top or outside part of something: the Earth's surface. The sun was reflected on the surface of the water. Fewer examples. Find an even surface to work on. Birds skimmed the surface of the pond. The surface was all scratched. Make sure you put the vase on a flat surface.

5. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › us › definitionsurface noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage ...

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   Definition of surface noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

6. www.ldoceonline.com › dictionary › surfacesurface | meaning of surface in Longman Dictionary of ...

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   surface meaning, definition, what is surface: the top layer of an area of water or lan...: Learn more.

7. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Surface_(mathematics)Surface (mathematics) - Wikipedia

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   A sphere is the surface of a solid ball, here having radius r. In mathematics, a surface is a mathematical model of the common concept of a surface. It is a generalization of a plane, but, unlike a plane, it may be curved; this is analogous to a curve generalizing a straight line.

8. www.wordsmyth.netsurface | Dictionaries and vocabulary tools for English ...

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   definition 1: of or pertaining to the surface, exterior, or outside of something. These surface scratches can be repaired easily. synonyms: exterior, external, outer, outside, superficial. similar words: outward. definition 2: obvious; superficial.