interface
6 synonyms and 0 antonyms for interface, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — The point where two systems, devices, or people meet and interact.
Synonyms
Everyday swaps
Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
How to use interface
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Etymology
From inter- ("between") plus face ("shape, form").
Full origin of interface →Frequently asked questions
What does “interface” mean?
The word “interface” means the point where two systems, devices, or people meet and interact. In plain terms, the part of a system — often software — where a person or another system interacts with it, like buttons on a screen or a socket connecting two devices.
How do you pronounce “interface”?
“Interface” is pronounced IHN-tuh-fays (/ˈɪn(t)ɚˌfeɪs/ in IPA).
How do you use “interface” in a sentence?
Here is “interface” used in a sentence: “The app has a clean, simple interface that's easy for beginners to use.”
What part of speech is “interface”?
Depending on how it is used, “interface” can be a noun and a verb.
Is “interface” a common word?
“Interface” is a fairly common word in modern English.
How many meanings does “interface” have?
“Interface” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the point where two systems, devices, or people meet and interact.
What is the difference between an interface and an integration?
An interface is the point where two systems, devices, or people meet and interact. An integration is the deeper process of making those systems work together as one, whereas the interface is simply the shared boundary through which they connect.
Is 'interface' used as a noun or a verb?
Interface works as both. As a noun it names the point where two systems or people meet, and as a verb it means to connect with or communicate between systems, as in 'the two programs interface smoothly.'
What is the difference between a user interface and an interface?
An interface is any point where two systems or people meet and interact. A user interface is one specific type, the part of a device or program a person sees and uses to interact with it.
Do you say 'interface with' or 'interface to'?
The verb interface is most often followed by 'with,' as in 'the sensor interfaces with the computer.' This phrasing is standard when describing one system connecting or communicating with another.