Meaning of the word surface in English

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surface

US /ˈsɝː-/

UK /ˈsɝː-/

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.

Synonym:

exterior facade skin covering top

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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appearance exterior facade semblance outward show

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.

Synonym:

emerge appear rise come up materialize

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.

Synonym:

pave coat cover render clad

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