Surface

usgb/ˈsɜːrfɪs/
noun

The top layer or outside part of something.

The road's surface was flooded due to the heavy rain.
Visual representation of "surface" - The top layer or outside part of something

Often appears as...

  • surface area
  • surface water
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Physical Layer

Surface is the physical top layer you can touch and see.

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He spilled ink on the table's surface.
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Metaphorically Speaking

Surface can describe an apparent aspect of something deeper.

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She scratched the surface of the complex issue.
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