on the surface Synonyms

on the surface Meaning

on the surface

an external part or layer, a plane or curved two-dimensional locus of points (such as the boundary of a three-dimensional region), to work on or at the surface, to bring or come to the surface, to come into public view, the outside appearance, to come to the surface, the exterior or upper boundary of an object or body, to bring to the surface, to plane or make smooth, any flat or curved two-dimensional area in space, appearing to be such on the surface only, of, located on, or designed for use at the surface of something, to all outward appearances, to apply the surface layer to, the outside of an object or body, situated, transported, or employed on the surface of the earth, to make smooth, the external or superficial aspect of something, to give a surface to

on the surface Sentence Examples

  1. The boat skimmed effortlessly across the surface of the placid lake.
  2. The oil spill created a shimmering surface on the ocean.
  3. The ancient tablet bore strange inscriptions carved into its surface.
  4. The cardboard box had a smooth, glossy surface.
  5. The snow fell silently, covering the ground in a pristine white surface.
  6. The painting's surface had been damaged by centuries of exposure to light.
  7. The surgeon carefully wiped the surface of the wound with antiseptic.
  8. The scientist analyzed the surface of the meteorite under a microscope.
  9. The asteroid's surface was covered in craters, indicating a violent past.
  10. The surface of the moon is a barren wasteland, devoid of life.

FAQs About the word on the surface

an external part or layer, a plane or curved two-dimensional locus of points (such as the boundary of a three-dimensional region), to work on or at the surface,

evidently, apparently, perhaps, maybe,seemingly, presumably, ostensibly, visibly, likely, supposedly

incredibly, impossibly,improbably,implausibly

The boat skimmed effortlessly across the surface of the placid lake.

The oil spill created a shimmering surface on the ocean.

The ancient tablet bore strange inscriptions carved into its surface.

The cardboard box had a smooth, glossy surface.