verb

resurface

ree-SUR-fihs

Resurface (verb) means to come back up to the surface, or to reappear after being out of sight. Example: “The submarine resurfaced a mile from shore.”

verb

To come back up to the surface, or to reappear after being out of sight.

"The submarine resurfaced a mile from shore."

"Old rumours about the scandal resurfaced years later."

To put a new surface on something, such as a road.

"The council plans to resurface the entire street next month."

How to use resurface

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishTo come back into view, or to give something a fresh outer layer.

Common pairings

resurface a road memories resurfaced

Word forms

resurfaced past tense, resurfaces singular

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Rhymes for resurface

ace face race pace mace lace Jace peace space trace grace place

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Frequently asked questions

What does “resurface” mean?

The word “resurface” means to come back up to the surface, or to reappear after being out of sight. In plain terms, to come back into view, or to give something a fresh outer layer.

How do you pronounce “resurface”?

“Resurface” is pronounced ree-SUR-fihs (/ɹiːˈsɜɹfɪs/ in IPA).

How do you use “resurface” in a sentence?

Here is “resurface” used in a sentence: “The submarine resurfaced a mile from shore.”

What part of speech is “resurface”?

“Resurface” is a verb.

How many meanings does “resurface” have?

“Resurface” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: to come back up to the surface, or to reappear after being out of sight.