surfaced
|sur/face|
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/ˈsɜːrfɪst/
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/ˈsɜːfɪst/
(surface)
outer layer
Etymology
Etymology Information
'surface' originates from French, specifically the word 'surface', where 'sur-' meant 'above' and 'face' meant 'face or front'.
Historical Evolution
'surface' changed from the Old French word 'surface' and eventually became the modern English word 'surface'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'the outermost layer or boundary', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to come to the top or become visible'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
past tense or past participle form of 'surface'.
The submarine surfaced after being underwater for hours.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:40