surface

Definition

• n. the outer boundary of an artifact or a material layer constituting or resembling such a boundary
• n. the extended two-dimensional outer boundary of a three-dimensional object
• n. the outermost level of the land or sea
• n. a superficial aspect as opposed to the real nature of something

Word forms

Past tense

surfaced

Past participle

surfaced

Present participle

surfacing

Third person singular

surfaces

Example sentences

1. n.

   The surface of the lake was calm and reflective in the morning light.

2. a.

   Her explanation was too superficial and didn’t cover the main points.

3. vt.

   The workers will surface the road to make it smoother.

4. vi.

   Fish often surface to catch insects on the water.