The surface of the lake was perfectly even.
The surface of the lake was perfectly even.
English
surface
ˈsɜːfɪs, ˈsɝːfəs
Meaning: the way that something appears, as opposed to its true nature
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Example sentences
On the surface, everything looked normal.
On the surface, everything looked normal.
Place the camera on a level surface.
Place the camera on a level surface.
The satellite sent back a high-resolution image of the planet's surface.
The satellite sent back a high-resolution image of the planet's surface.
The carpenter planed the surface of the wooden board.
The carpenter planed the surface of the wooden board.
Usage Notes
Used when describing the outward appearance of a situation or person, often implying that the reality might be different underneath.
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