Surface Definition
surface
adjective
- on the surface; "surface materials of the moon"
noun
- the outer boundary of an artifact or a material layer constituting or resembling such a boundary; "there is a special cleaner for these surfaces"; "the cloth had a pattern of red dots on a white surface"
- the extended two-dimensional outer boundary of a three- dimensional object; "they skimmed over the surface of the water"; "a brush small enough to clean every dental surface"; "the sun has no distinct surface"
- the outermost level of the land or sea; "earthquakes originate far below the surface"; "three quarters of the Earth's surface is covered by water"
- a superficial aspect as opposed to the real nature of something; "it was not what it appeared to be on the surface"
- information that has become public; "all the reports were out in the open"; "the facts had been brought to the surface"
- a device that provides reactive force when in motion relative to the surrounding air; can lift or control a plane in flight
verb
- come to the surface
- put a coat on; cover the surface of; furnish with a surface; "coat the cake with chocolate"
- appear or become visible; make a showing; "She turned up at the funeral"; "I hope the list key is going to surface again"
"Surface" in song lyrics
See how surface is used in real songs:
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"Rap today is a circus, underground or surface"
7L & Esoteric — The Soul Purpose -
"with allegiance pledged beyond the glass surface"
AesopROCK — Basic Cable -
"That pagan act of suicide came to the daggers surface"
Aesop Rock — The Mayor and the Crook
Words that rhyme with surface
Usage tips for "surface"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "surface" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for surface to find words that pair well.