Pronunciation: /ˈsɜːrfɪs/
noun the outside part or uppermost layer of something
A1 The surface of the table is smooth.
A2 She fell and scraped her knee on the rough surface of the sidewalk.
B1 The artist painted a beautiful landscape with a calm lake surface reflecting the sky.
B2 The scientist conducted experiments to study the chemical composition of the ocean's surface.
C1 The detective used a special powder to reveal fingerprints on the surface of the glass.
C2 The astronaut floated weightlessly above the Earth, gazing down at the surface of the planet.
verb to rise or come to the surface of a body of water or land
A1 Please surface the table before we eat dinner.
A2 She surfaced the pond with a layer of fresh soil.
B1 The diver surfaced from the water with a big smile on his face.
B2 The submarine slowly surfaced as it reached the designated location.
C1 The truth finally surfaced after years of secrecy.
C2 The scandal surfaced in the media causing a lot of controversy.
adjective relating to or occurring on the surface
A1 The surface of the table is smooth.
A2 She wiped the surface of the mirror with a cloth.
B1 The surface area of the lake is approximately 100 square kilometers.
B2 The surface tension of the water is what allows insects to walk on it.
C1 The artist used different techniques to create texture on the surface of the painting.
C2 The scientist conducted experiments to study the properties of the surface material.
formal The scientist conducted experiments to study the properties of the surface tension of liquids.
informal Make sure you clean the surface of the table before setting the dishes.
slang I can't believe she threw shade at me right on the surface.
figurative Beneath the surface of his calm demeanor, he was actually quite anxious.
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