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surface

Pronunciation: [/ˈsɜɹ.fəs/]

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surface: meanings and example sentences

Learn how to use surface in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “physical”

(noun) the outer layer or top of something. It is the part you can touch or see when you look at something from the outside.

Example

The surface of the table was shiny and clean.

Example

The surface of the lake was covered in algae.

Example

Can you see your reflection on the surface of the water?

Context: “geography”

(noun) the top layer of the Earth or any other planet. It is everything you see when you look at the land or ground.

Example

They found a new species of plant on the surface of the mountain.

Example

The surface of Mars is covered in dust and rocks.

Example

What is the composition of the surface of the moon?

Context: “general”

(verb) to come up or appear, especially after being hidden or out of view. It is like something showing up on the top of a pool of water.

Example

Bubbles began to surface in the water as the diver swam deeper.

Example

No new evidence has surfaced in the investigation yet.

Example

Did any new ideas surface during the brainstorming session?

How to pronounce surface

Pronunciation: [/ˈsɜɹ.fəs/]

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