surf

//sɜːf//
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Visual representation of surf

Noun

surfSingular
1

The mass or line of foam formed by waves breaking on a seashore or reef.

The surf crashed against the rocks along the shore.

2

The swell of the sea that breaks upon the shore.

We watched the surf crash against the rocks.

Verb

surfInfinitive
surfPresent tense
surfedPast tense
surfedPast participle
surfingPresent participle
surfsThird-person singular
1

To ride on the crest of a wave, typically on a surfboard.

He learned to surf when he was ten years old.

2

To browse or navigate casually through the internet or television channels.

I like to surf the internet before going to bed.

Synonym