surface

US /ˈsɝː-/
UK /ˈsɝː-/
"surface" picture
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the outside part or uppermost layer of something

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The surface of the table was smooth.
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Water covers most of the Earth's surface.
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exteriorfacadeskincoveringtop
2.

the outward appearance of someone or something, as opposed to its hidden nature

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On the surface, everything seemed fine.
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Her calm surface hid a lot of anxiety.
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appearanceexteriorfacadesemblanceoutward show
1.

rise to the surface of water or the ground

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The submarine surfaced after a long dive.
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The hidden treasure finally surfaced after years of searching.
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emergeappearrisecome upmaterialize
2.

provide a surface for (a road or other area)

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The road needs to be surfaced with new asphalt.
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They plan to surface the playground with rubber tiles.
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pavecoatcoverrenderclad
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surface mailsurface tensionscratch the surface