Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com
Showing results for surface. Search instead for surfac.
Definitions

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

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

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

Humans can understand how lighting changes surface details, like how angled lighting reveals texture but reduces visible color.

From Barron's • Apr. 5, 2026

Dust storms and spinning dust devils sweep across the surface, continually reshaping the landscape and driving processes that scientists are only beginning to fully understand.

From Science Daily • Apr. 5, 2026

It's been released ahead of the lunar fly-by on Monday when the crew will fly around this mysterious far side, passing within 4,066 miles of the surface.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

The second they broke the surface, Chase took a deep breath of air and started choking.

From "Storm Runners" by Roland Smith

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