surface
noun
[ ˈsəːfɪs ]
• the outside part or uppermost layer of something.
• "the earth's surface"
• a continuous set of points that has length and breadth but no thickness.
surface
adjective
• relating to or found on the surface of something.
• "surface layers"
surface
verb
• rise or come up to the surface of the water or the ground.
• "he surfaced from his dive"
Similar:
come to the surface,
come to the top,
come up,
rise,
• provide (something, especially a road) with a particular surface.
• "a small path surfaced with terracotta tiles"
Origin:
early 17th century: from French(see sur-1, face), suggested by Latin superficies .
