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Definition surface in American English

surface adjective

adjective
/ˈsɜrfəs/
1

affecting, existing on, or used on a surface

Example

The boating accident caused only surface damage.

Example

a rough surface texture

Example

the surface temperature of the lake

Synonyms and related words
apex back back end
2

a surface quality seems to exist in someone or something, but in fact it hides deeper or more real feelings or conditions

Example

A surface calm settled over the troubled city.

Synonyms and related words
apparently supposed alleged
3

traveling on the surface of land or water, rather than through the air

Example

surface transportation/mail

Synonyms and related words
flex-fuel automotive vehicular nautical maritime marine
Definition surface in American English