surface

Noun

Noun

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A word that identifies a person, place, thing, or idea.

Plural

surfaces

Verb

Verb

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A word that expresses an action, state, or occurrence.

present (v1)

surface

past (v2)

surfaced

past participle (v3)

surfaced

present participle

surfacing

3rd person singular

surfaces

Noun

Noun

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A word that identifies a person, place, thing, or idea.

1. 1.The external boundary of an object or body.

2. 2.The overside or upside of a flat object such as a table, or of a liquid.

   • Use the lowest light level required. Be mindful of surface conditions, as some surfaces may reflect more light into the night sky than was intended.

3. 3.The outside hull of a tangible object.

4. 4.Outward or external appearance.

   • On the surface, the spy looked like a typical businessman.

Verb

Verb

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A word that expresses an action, state, or occurrence.

1. 1.To come out of hiding.

   • The company believes the stolen chocolate bars could surface through unofficial sales channels across European markets.

2. 2.To provide with a surface; to apply a surface to.

   • The crew surfaced the road with bitumen.

3. 3.To rise to the surface.

   • There was great relief when the missing diver finally surfaced.

4. 4.To bring to the surface.

   • Sage went immediately to work; Damien surfaced the submarine and readied the group to meet outside the hatch.

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