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   surface

   /ˈsəːfɪs/

   noun

   • 1. the outside part or uppermost layer of something: "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 an outer part or uppermost layer of something: "the surface area of a cube"
   • ▪ the upper limit of a body of liquid: "fish floating on the surface of the water"
   • ▪ the outward appearance of someone or something, especially as distinct from less obvious aspects: "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 found on the surface of something: "surface layers"
   • ▪ 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 rather than 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 row 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 11.30 before Anthony surfaced" Similar get upget out of bedappearrisewakeawaken
   • 2. provide (something, especially a road) with a particular surface: "a small path surfaced with terracotta 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. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishSURFACE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   Learn the meaning of surface as a noun, verb and adjective in English, with synonyms, idioms and usage examples. Find out how to use surface in different contexts, such as geography, mathematics, appearance and communication.

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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.

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

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   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.

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   Learn the various meanings and uses of the word surface as a noun, adjective, and verb. See synonyms, examples, etymology, and related phrases of surface.

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   Learn the meaning of surface as a noun, verb and adjective in English, with synonyms, collocations and usage examples. Find out how to pronounce surface and use it in different contexts.

7. www.thefreedictionary.com › surfaceSurface - definition of surface by The Free Dictionary

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   Surface is the outer or topmost boundary of an object, a material layer, or a two-dimensional figure. It can also mean the superficial or external aspect, or to rise to the surface. See different definitions, synonyms, and usage examples from various sources.

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

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   Definition of surface noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. surface. noun. /ˈsɜːfɪs/ /ˈsɜːrfɪs/ Idioms. [countable] the outside or top layer of something. We need a flat, smooth surface to play the game on. an uneven road surface. a broad leaf with a large surface area.