surface

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA ^(key): /ˈsɜːfɪs/
• (US) IPA ^(key): /ˈsɝːfəs/

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Noun

Singular surface

Plural surfaces

1. The surface of an object is the outside of the thing.

   The surface of the earth is very large.

2. The surface of a liquid is the top of it.

   The surface of the lake was smooth.

Verb

Plain form surface

Third-person singular surfaces

Past tense surfaced

Past participle surfaced

Present participle surfacing

1. (intransitive) When a thing surfaces, it comes to the top of liquid.

   The fish surfaced to get food.

   The swimmer surfaced for air.

2. (intransitive) If information or facts surface, they are revealed or become known.

   Reports surfaced that claimed the company was under investigation.