surface

US /ˈsɚfəs/

UK /'sɜ:fɪs/

A2

verb

  • To give (road) a top layer
  • To appear after being hidden, unseen, or unknown
  • To come to the top of something; emerge
  • To come to the top level of water, mud, etc.

adjective

  • Relating to the surface of something.
  • Of the top layer; not deep or meaningful
  • Concerned only with the obvious or apparent.

noun

  • The outward appearance of something, often concealing a different reality.
  • The area of the outer part or top of an object or area.
  • Top layer of the ground or of water
  • Nature or emotions that show, but may not be true
  • The outer boundary of an object or a material; the top or outside part of something.
  • Outside or upper layer of something
  • The top layer of a road or path.

other

  • To become known or apparent.
  • To rise to the surface of water or another liquid.

other

  • To provide a surface for something.
  • To provide a surface for something.