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US/ˈsɜːr.fɪs/
UK/ˈsɜː.fɪs/
the top or outside part of something
In context
Leaves were floating on the surface of the lake.
Clean the kitchen surface with warm, soapy water.
On the surface he seems calm, but he is very nervous.
Words that go with surface
noun + preposition
- on the surfaceOn the surface, the plan looks simple.
- surface ofThe surface of the road was wet.
adjective + noun
- smooth surfacePaint works best on a smooth surface.
- flat surfacePut the laptop on a flat surface.
verb + noun
- come to the surfaceOld problems came to the surface again.