The surface
Example: The surface feels smooth to the touch
Definition
"The surface" refers to the outermost layer or exterior part of an object or area that can be seen or touched. It is the visible boundary that separates the inside from the outside, such as the surface of a table or the surface of water.
Etymology
The phrase "the surface" comes from the Old French 'surface,' which itself derives from the Latin 'superficies', meaning 'that which is above' or 'an outward appearance.' Did you know that the word literally combines 'super' (above) and 'facies' (face) to describe what lies on top or front?
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"The surface" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - (A2) - set 1", containing 116 commonly used words.
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