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surfacethe outside part or uppermost layer of something

Part of speech: NOUN

Definition: the outside part or uppermost layer of something

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈsɜːrfɪs/

Korean meaning: 표면, 겉면

Korean pronunciation: **서**피스

Example Sentences

  • My phone's surface is so cracked, it looks like a spider web designed by a drunk spider.
  • The truth finally surfaced when mom found the hidden cookies under my bed.
  • Scientists are studying the surface of Mars to find signs of life.

surface

NOUN

//ˈsɜːrfɪs//

the outside part or uppermost layer of something

surface concept
💡 Concept

the outside part or uppermost layer of something

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˈsɜːrfɪs/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈsɜːfɪs/

🌳Etymology

Prefixsur--
Rootface

Origin

16세기 프랑스어 'surface'에서 유래되었고, 이는 라틴어 'super(위에)'와 'facies(면, 얼굴)'가 결합된 형태입니다. 말 그대로 '위에 있는 면'이라는 뜻이죠.

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🎵Rhyme

purposeservicenervous
purpose
service
nervous

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📝Examples

😄 Fun example

My phone's surface is so cracked, it looks like a spider web designed by a drunk spider.

😄 Fun example

The truth finally surfaced when mom found the hidden cookies under my bed.

Scientists are studying the surface of Mars to find signs of life.

The oil spill covered the entire surface of the bay.

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📚Related Words

Synonyms

exterioroutsidetopfacefacade

Antonyms

interiorinsidecore

Related

superficialsurfboardresurfacesubsurface