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surface

[sur-fis] / ˈsɜr fɪs /
ADJECTIVE
external
Synonyms
STRONGEST
exterior facial outer outward shallow superficial
STRONG
covering outside shoal top
WEAK
apparent depthless
Antonyms
STRONGEST
central deep interior
WEAK
core inside middle
NOUN
external part of something
Synonyms
STRONGEST
area expanse exterior facade face façade level side skin top
STRONG
cover covering externality facet obverse outside peel periphery plane rind stretch superficiality superficies veneer
WEAK
exteriority
Antonyms
STRONGEST
character core interior middle personality
STRONG
center
WEAK
inside
VERB
come to the top of
Synonyms
STRONGEST
appear arise come up crop up emerge flare up materialize
STRONG
rise transpire
WEAK
come to light
Antonyms
STRONGEST
disappear
WEAK
dive drop fall sink submerge

Example Sentences

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A decent sum, perhaps, on the surface of it.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

Using an inflatable Moon globe, they practiced seeing how the angle of the sun changed the colors and textures of the lunar surface, honing their observation and note-taking skills for the big moment.

From Barron's • Apr. 5, 2026

Although subtle, these processes play an important role in shaping the planet's surface and atmosphere.

From Science Daily • Apr. 5, 2026

It says this could "uncover new discoveries and a more nuanced appreciation for the features on the surface of the Moon."

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

The water swirled as a larger fish broke the surface, chasing the school of fish ahead of it.

From "Nory Ryan’s Song" by Patricia Reilly Giff

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.