surfaces
|sur/face/s|
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/ˈsɜːrfəsɪz/
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/ˈsɜːfɪsɪz/
(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 uppermost layer', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the outermost layer or boundary of an object.
The surface of the table was smooth.
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Verb 1
to rise to the surface of a liquid.
The submarine surfaced after the mission.
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Last updated: 2025/01/25 02:29