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surfaceadjectiveonly before noun UK /ˈsɜː(r)fɪs/ 1 affecting, existing on, or used on a surfaceThe boating accident caused only surface damage. the surface temperature of the lake Synonyms and related words
The outer parts of objects or spaces 2 a surface quality seems to exist in someone or something, but in fact it hides deeper or more real feelings or conditionsA surface calm settled over the troubled city. Synonyms and related words
Not definite or based on fact apparently supposed alleged 3 travelling on the surface of land or water, rather than through the air Synonyms and related words
Relating to or describing vehicles and transportation Synonyms and related words
Relating to or describing ships and boats
surfaceadjectiveonly before noun US /ˈsɜrfəs/ 1 affecting, existing on, or used on a surfaceThe boating accident caused only surface damage. the surface temperature of the lake Synonyms and related words
The outer parts of objects or spaces 2 a surface quality seems to exist in someone or something, but in fact it hides deeper or more real feelings or conditionsA surface calm settled over the troubled city. Synonyms and related words
Not definite or based on fact apparently supposed alleged 3 traveling on the surface of land or water, rather than through the airsurface transportation/mail Synonyms and related words
Relating to or describing vehicles and transportation flex-fuel automotive vehicular Synonyms and related words
Relating to or describing ships and boats
surface
1 countable the top layer or outside part of somethingWipe the surface with a damp cloth. a smooth/rough/hard surface Road surfaces are slippery from the icy rain. Synonyms and related words 1a the top layer of water or landWe saw fish swimming just under the surface of the water. A farmer was spreading fertilizer over the surface of the soil. Synonyms and related words
The outer parts of objects or spaces
2 countable a flat area of a desk, table etc that you use for working onPapers and books covered the surface of the desk. All surfaces in the kitchen should be carefully cleaned. Synonyms and related words
The outer parts of objects or spaces 2a a flat area used for playing sports, or the material used for making this areaMany tennis players dislike the grass surface at Wimbledon. His favourite surface is clay. Synonyms and related words
Sports fields and parts of sports fields all-seater the area AstroTurf
3 singular the way that someone or something looks or seems while their true feeling or character remains hiddenUnderneath his cool surface was a growing sense of insecurity. on the surface: On the surface, they looked like a happily married couple. beneath the surface: Hostility lies beneath the surface of calm in the region. Synonyms and related words
General words for appearances 3a the aspect of someone’s inner feeling that they show in their behaviour or appearanceHe could feel his frustration and rage rising to the surface. Synonyms and related words
Parts of a person’s character a chink in someone’s armour affectation alter ego
4 countable mathsone of the sides of an object Synonyms and related words
The outer parts of objects or spaces Synonyms and related words
surface
1 countable the top layer or outside part of somethinga smooth/rough/hard surface Road surfaces are slick from the icy rain. Wipe the surface with a damp cloth. Synonyms and related words 1a the top layer of water or landWe saw fish swimming just under the surface of the water. A farmer was spreading fertilizer over the surface of the soil. Synonyms and related words
The outer parts of objects or spaces
2 countable a flat area of a desk, table, etc. that you use for working onPapers and books covered the surface of the desk. All counter surfaces in the kitchen should be carefully cleaned. Synonyms and related words
The outer parts of objects or spaces 2a a flat area used for playing sports, or the material used for making this areaMany tennis players dislike the grass surface at Wimbledon. a new playing surface that is expected to replace Astroturf Synonyms and related words
Sports fields and parts of sports fields
3 singular the way that someone or something looks or seems while their true feeling or character remains hiddenUnderneath his cool surface was a growing sense of insecurity. beneath the surface: Hostility lies beneath the surface of calm in the region. on the surface: On the surface, they looked like a happily married couple. Synonyms and related words
General words for appearances 3a the aspect of someone’s inner feeling that they show in their behavior or appearanceHe could feel his frustration and rage rising to the surface. Synonyms and related words
Parts of a person’s character a chink in someone’s armor affectation alter ego
4 countable mathsone of the sides of an object Synonyms and related words
The outer parts of objects or spaces
surface1 intransitive to become known or obvious after being hiddenIn the aftermath of the trial, charges of corruption have begun to surface. New information about the murder is slowly surfacing. Synonyms and related words
To be, or to become known come out get around leak out 1a to appear after being lost or hiddenAfter being missing for two months, the girl surfaced in Northumberland. Synonyms and related words
2 intransitive to rise up to, or to appear at, the surface of waterThe divers were forced to surface after their equipment was damaged. Synonyms and related words
To move, or to move something upwards 3 intransitive Britishhumorousto get out of bed, especially after sleeping for a long timeDon’t expect Jennifer to surface before noon. Synonyms and related words
Going to bed, getting up and staying in bed abed an early/late night an early/late riser 4 transitive to put a surface on a road, especially to make it smoother Synonyms and related words
Road surfaces and features 5 transitive to make something clear or visible so that people can see it or use itITG will help you surface the hidden costs that are eating away at your profits. Senators use outside advisory groups to surface the names of potential nominees for a judgeship. Synonyms and related words
To make something more obvious or noticeable emphasize underline highlight
surface1 intransitive to become known or obvious after being hiddenIn the aftermath of the trial, charges of corruption have begun to surface. New information about the murder is slowly surfacing. Synonyms and related words
To be, or to become known come out get around leak out 1a to appear after being lost or hiddenAfter being missing for two months, the girl surfaced on the west coast. Synonyms and related words
2 intransitive to rise up to, or to appear at, the surface of waterThe divers were forced to surface after their equipment was damaged. Synonyms and related words
To move, or to move something upwards 3 transitive to put a surface on a road, especially to make it smoother Synonyms and related words
Road surfaces and features 4 transitive to make something clear or visible so that people can see it or use itITG will help you surface the hidden costs that are eating away at your profits. Senators use outside advisory groups to surface the names of potential nominees for a judgeship. Synonyms and related words
To make something more obvious or noticeable emphasize underline highlight
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