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surfaces

Pronunciation: [ˈsɜr.fɪsɪz]

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Learn how to use surfaces in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “physical objects”

(noun) the outside or top part of something. It is what you touch or see when looking at an object. Like the table you eat on or the walls in your room.

Example

The surfaces of the table were clean and shiny after I wiped them down.

Example

The surfaces of the walls were dirty and needed a fresh coat of paint.

Example

What happens to the surfaces of the playground in the rain?

Context: “action”

(verb) to make something touch or be on the outside of something. It is when you apply something on what you can see or feel. Like when you put paint or cream on a cake.

Example

She surfaces the cake with icing to make it look pretty.

Example

He didn't surface the muffins, so they look plain.

Example

How do you surface the walls before painting them?

How to pronounce surfaces

Pronunciation: [ˈsɜr.fɪsɪz]

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