CEFR B1

surfaced

verb

Meaning

To come or appear on the surface of something, especially water, or to become known.

Examples

The whale surfaced gracefully, its massive body shimmering in the sun.
New evidence surfaced yesterday that could change the course of the investigation.

Synonyms: emerged, appeared, rose, materialized

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surfaced (B1)

verb

Pronunciation: /ˈsɜːrfɪst/

Definition

To come or appear on the surface of something, especially water, or to become known.

Examples

The whale surfaced gracefully, its massive body shimmering in the sun.
New evidence surfaced yesterday that could change the course of the investigation.
After the storm passed, debris from the shipwreck surfaced near the coast.

How to Use surfaced

surface from (prepositional phrase): To emerge from a lower or hidden place. — "The diver surfaced from the dark cave."
surface with (prepositional phrase): To have a particular substance appear on the top layer. — "The water was starting to surface with oil after the spill."

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