surface — meaning in English

English meaning

• face noun The front of the head, including the eyes, nose, and mouth.
• surface noun The outer or top layer of something.

Senses

surface is used for these senses in English:

• face Any surface, especially a front or outer one.

face — full definition

1. noun The front of the head, including the eyes, nose, and mouth.
2. noun One's reputation, dignity, or standing in the eyes of others.
3. noun The front or outer surface of an object, such as a clock, cliff, or building.
4. verb To have the front pointed toward something, or to be positioned opposite it.
5. verb To confront or deal with a difficult situation, person, or fact.

surface — full definition

1. noun The outer or top layer of something.
2. noun How something appears from the outside, as opposed to what is really going on underneath.
3. verb To rise up to the top, or to come to light after being hidden.

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