surface
US /ˈsɝfəs/
Definition
the outer boundary of an artifact or a material layer constituting or resembling such a boundary
Tested in TOEIC business and workplace contexts.
Examples
Please wipe the surface of the table before the next meeting begins.
Word Family
NounNoun
surface gốc
surfacing
VerbVerb
surface gốc
AdjectiveAdj
surface gốc
surficial
AdverbAdv
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Synonyms
- exteriorthe region that is outside of something
- facadethe face or front of a building
- topthe upper part of anything
Collocations
- Easy flat surfacedescribing flat surface (a level tract of land)
- Medium scratch the surface of the problemto scratch the surface of the problem, meaning to cause friction
- Hard polished stainless steel surface finishto polished stainless steel surface finish, meaning to make (a surface) shine
- Very Hard hidden tensions surface during intense negotiationsto hidden tensions surface during intense negotiations, meaning to prevent from being seen or discovered
Learner's English edition · Curated definitions for TOEIC learners.