Meaning of 'surface'

noun

a superficial aspect as opposed to the real nature of something

Example: "it was not what it appeared to be on the surface"

noun

the extended two-dimensional outer boundary of a three-dimensional object

Example: "they skimmed over the surface of the water"

noun

the outermost level of the land or sea

Example: "earthquakes originate far below the surface"

verb

appear or become visible

Synonyms: come on come out turn up show up

verb

put a coat on

Example: "cover the surface of"

Synonyms: coat

verb

come to the surface

Synonyms: rise

adjective

on the surface

Example: "surface materials of the moon"

noun

a device that provides reactive force when in motion relative to the surrounding air

Synonyms: airfoil

noun

the outer boundary of an artifact or a material layer constituting or resembling such a boundary

Example: "there is a special cleaner for these surfaces"

noun

information that has become public

Synonyms: open