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surface
/ˈsɜːfɪs/
When used as a noun, "surface" usually refers to the physical top layer of an object. It can be used for both small things (like a table) and huge things (like the Earth). As a verb, it has two very different meanings. One is literal (coming up from underwater), while the other is more about construction (covering a road). Be careful not to confuse these based on the context of the sentence. In a figurative sense, saying something "surfaced" often means a secret or a problem suddenly became known to everyone.
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Your old sketchbook just surfaced while I was cleaning the attic.
Omg please burn it. I'm literally cringing just thinking about it.
Meanings
The outermost layer of something; the exterior side or boundary of an object.
"The polished surface of the table reflected the light."
To rise to the top of a body of water or to become apparent after being hidden.
"The submarine began to surface after several hours underwater."
To provide a surface with a particular covering, such as asphalt or concrete.
"The city plans to surface the old dirt road this summer."