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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

   Scrabble Points: 12

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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.

3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › surfaceSurface Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   1. : the exterior or upper boundary of an object or body. on the surface of the water. the earth's surface. 2. : a plane or curved two-dimensional locus of points (such as the boundary of a three-dimensional region) plane surface. surface of a sphere. 3.

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

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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.

5. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › 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. dictionary.cambridge.org › english › surfaceSURFACE | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   the outer or top part or layer of something: Tropical rain forests used to cover ten percent of the earth's surface. The marble has a smooth, shiny surface. Neil Armstrong was the first person to set foot on the surface of the moon. [ C ] the top layer of a field or track on which sports are played:

7. 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.

8. www.yourdictionary.com › surfaceSurface Definition & Meaning | YourDictionary

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   Noun. Adjective. Verb. Idiom. Filter. noun. surfaces. The outer face, or exterior, of an object. Webster's New World. Similar definitions. A material layer constituting such a boundary. American Heritage. Any of the faces of a solid. Webster's New World. The boundary of a three-dimensional figure. American Heritage.