CEFR B1

surface

noun

Meaning

The outside part or layer of an object or area, or the top of a liquid.

Examples

The water on the lake's surface was perfectly still.
He scratched the surface of the table, leaving a visible mark.

Synonyms: exterior, top, facade, crust

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surface (B1)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈsɜːrfɪs/

Definition

The outside part or layer of an object or area, or the top of a liquid.

Examples

The water on the lake's surface was perfectly still.
He scratched the surface of the table, leaving a visible mark.
The news report only touched on the surface of the complex issue.

How to Use surface

surface of (prepositional phrase): The top layer of a liquid or solid object. — "The boat floated on the surface of the water."
surface as (collocation): To appear or become known in a particular way. — "His true intentions surfaced as a threat to the company."

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