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Surf: meaning, definitions and examples

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surf

 

[ sษ™หf ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

water activity

The sport of riding on the crest or along the tunnel of a wave, especially while standing on a surfboard.

Synonyms

surfboarding, wave riding

Examples of usage

  • Many people enjoy surfing as a way to relax and have fun.
  • She is a professional surfer who competes in international competitions.
  • The beach is known for its great waves, perfect for surfing.
  • Surfing requires balance, strength, and skill to stay on the board.
  • Surfing can be a thrilling experience, especially when catching a big wave.
Context #2 | Verb

internet usage

To move from site to site on the internet (the World Wide Web), especially for information.

Synonyms

browse, navigate

Examples of usage

  • I like to surf the web to find new recipes.
  • He spends hours surfing social media to stay updated.
  • She surfs online forums to connect with like-minded people.
  • They surfed the internet for hours looking for the best deals.
  • Surfing the web has become a common way to research information.

Translations

Translations of the word "surf" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น surfar

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเคฐเฅเคซ เค•เคฐเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช surfen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ selancar

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัะตั€ั„ั–ะฝะณ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ surfowaฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ตใƒผใƒ•ใ‚ฃใƒณใ™ใ‚‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท faire du surf

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ surfear

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท sรถrf yapmak

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์„œํ•‘ํ•˜๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฑูƒูˆุจ ุงู„ุฃู…ูˆุงุฌ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ surfovat

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ surfovaลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ†ฒๆตช

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ deskanje

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ brimbruni

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัะตั€ั„ะธะฝะณ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒ”แƒ แƒคแƒ˜แƒœแƒ’แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sรถrf etmษ™k

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ surfear

Etymology

The word 'surf' originated in the English language in the 17th century, derived from the Middle English 'suffe' or 'souffe'. It initially referred to the swell of the sea that breaks upon the shore. Over time, 'surf' took on the additional meaning of riding waves as a recreational activity, popularized in Hawaii and California. Today, surfing is a globally recognized sport and leisure activity enjoyed by people of all ages.

See also: surfboard, surfboarding, surfer, surfing.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #12,561, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.