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Definitions of surface from WordNet
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surface (n.)
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
surface (n.)
the extended two-dimensional outer boundary of a three-dimensional object;
the sun has no distinct surface
a brush small enough to clean every dental surface
they skimmed over the surface of the water
surface (n.)
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
Synonyms: Earth's surface
surface (n.)
a superficial aspect as opposed to the real nature of something;
it was not what it appeared to be on the surface
surface (n.)
information that has become public;
the facts had been brought to the surface
Synonyms: open
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surface (v.)
come to the surface;
surface (v.)
put a coat on; cover the surface of; furnish with a surface;
Synonyms: coat
surface (v.)
appear or become visible; make a showing;
I hope the list key is going to surface again
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surface (adj.)
on the surface;
surface materials of the moon
