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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. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishSURFACE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   SURFACE definition: 1. the outer or top part or layer of something: 2. the top layer of a field or track on which…. Learn more.

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   The meaning of SURFACE is the exterior or upper boundary of an object or body. How to use surface in a sentence.

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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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   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. Sandpaper has a rough surface; a balloon has a smooth but rubbery surface. When we use the word surface, it usually means there is a lot of stuff

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   SURFACE meaning: 1. the outer or top part or layer of something: 2. the top layer of a field or track on which…. Learn more.

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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.

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

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   1. countable noun B2. 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. The road surface has started breaking up. Its total surface area was seven thousand square feet.