surface
//ˈsɜːrfɪs//
Noun
The outside or top layer of something; the exterior part or uppermost boundary of an object.
The surface of the table was smooth and polished.
The upper boundary of a body of water or liquid.
The submarine rose to the surface of the ocean.
The outward appearance of something, especially when it is superficial or different from the reality beneath.
On the surface, everything seemed fine, but there were problems underneath.
Verb
To rise or come up to the surface of water or another liquid.
The submarine surfaced after several hours underwater.
To become known or apparent; to emerge or come to light.
New evidence surfaced during the investigation.
To apply a surface or covering to something.
They surfaced the road with asphalt.
Adjective
Relating to or occurring on the surface; superficial.
The damage was only surface level and easy to repair.