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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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   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.

4. dictionary.cambridge.org › english › surfaceSURFACE | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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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.

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

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   any face of a body or thing: the six surfaces of a cube. extent or area of outer face; superficial area. the outward appearance, especially as distinguished from the inner nature: to look below the surface of a matter.

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

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   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. Surface water (= rainwater that has collected on the surface of a road) made driving conditions hazardous.

7. dictionary.cambridge.org › learner-english › surfaceSURFACE | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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   the top or outside part of something: the Earth's surface. The sun was reflected on the surface of the water. Fewer examples. Find an even surface to work on. Birds skimmed the surface of the pond. The surface was all scratched. Make sure you put the vase on a flat surface.

8. 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.