surface

/sˈɜːfɪs/

/ˈsɝfəs/

[noun] [adjective] [verb]

Surface

[NOUN]

the upper or exterior boundary of something

(geometry) any of the two-dimensional faces of a three-dimensional figure

the outermost level of the land or sea

synonyms : Earth's surface

a superficial aspect as opposed to the real nature of something

information that has become public

synonyms : open

a device that provides reactive force when in motion relative to the surrounding air; can lift or control a plane in flight

synonyms : aerofoil

airfoil

control surface

surface

[ADJECTIVE]

on the surface

antonyms : subsurface

to surface

[VERB]

MAIN VERB

come to the surface

synonyms : come up

rise

rise up

appear or become visible; make a showing

synonyms : come on

come out

show up

turn up

put a coat on; cover the surface of; furnish with a surface

synonyms : coat

Examples

1. Current drilling technology thus barely scrapes the surface.

2. Sunlight played on the surface of the lake.

3. The artist painted intricate patterns on the surface of the canvas.

4. The children skipped stones across the calm river surface.

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