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on the surface in British English See full dictionary entry for surface Examples of 'on the surface' in a sentenceon the surface Synonyms of 'on the surface'at first glance, apparently, outwardly, seemingly More Synonyms of on the surface Chinese translation of 'on the surface' -
在表面上 (zài biǎomiàn shang)
See surface Nearby words ofon the surface - on the street(s)
- on the strength of
- on the stroke of midnight
- on the surface
- on the syllabus
- on the television/radio
- on the top floor
On the surface the elections appear to be democratic. Synonyms to all appearances to the casual eye Additional synonymsThe deterioration has been caused by an apparently endless recession. Synonyms seemingly, outwardly, ostensibly, speciously He came, ostensibly, to see his sick brother but really to discuss selling the house. Synonyms apparently, seemingly, supposedly, outwardly, on the surface, on the face of it, superficially, to all intents and purposes, professedly, speciously, for the ostensible purpose of Outwardly she showed not the faintest sign of concern. Synonyms apparently, externally, seemingly, it seems that, on the surface, it appears that, ostensibly, on the face of it, superficially, to the eye, to all intents and purposes, to all appearances, as far as you can see, professedlyNearby words ofon the surface - on the spur of the moment
- on the streets
- on the strength of something
- on the surface
- on the trot
- on the wane
- on the way or on your way
Additional synonymsSeemingly he is a man with not an ounce of malice in him. Synonyms apparently, outwardly, on the surface, ostensibly, on the face of it, to all intents and purposes, to all appearances, as far as anyone could tell Many of these killers are glib and superficially charming. Synonyms at first glance, apparently, on the surface, ostensibly, externally, at face value, to the casual eye |