Surfaced: meaning, definitions and examples

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surfaced

 

[ หˆsษœหrfษชst ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

physical emergence

To surface means to come to the surface of something, typically a body of water. It can also refer to something becoming apparent or visible after being hidden or unnoticed. This term is often used in contexts such as swimming, boating, or metaphorically in discussions about thoughts and feelings. When a person or object surfaces, it implies a transition from a submerged state to being openly seen or recognized.

Synonyms

appear, arise, come to light, emerge

Examples of usage

  • The submarine surfaced after hours underwater.
  • Emotions can sometimes surface unexpectedly.
  • The diver surfaced to catch his breath.
  • The issue finally surfaced during the meeting.

Translations

Translations of the word "surfaced" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น emergido

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค‰เคญเคฐเคพ เคนเฅเค†

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช aufgetaucht

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ muncul

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒะธะฝะธะบะฝัƒะฒัˆะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ pojawiล‚ siฤ™

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆตฎไธŠใ—ใŸ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท รฉmergรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ surgido

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท ortaya รงฤฑkan

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋‚˜ํƒ€๋‚œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุธู‡ุฑ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ vynoล™il se

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ vynoril sa

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆตฎ็Žฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ izplaval

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ komin upp

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑะตั‚ั–ะฝะต ัˆั‹า›า›ะฐะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒแƒ›แƒแƒฉแƒ”แƒœแƒ˜แƒšแƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ รผstษ™ รงฤฑxmฤฑลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ surgido

Etymology

The word 'surface' originates from the Latin word 'superficies', where 'super-' means 'over' and 'facies' means 'face' or 'appearance'. This term made its way into Middle French as 'surface' before being adopted into English in the 14th century. Initially, it referred to the outer layer or top layer of an object, particularly in relation to the ground or other surfaces. Over time, its meaning expanded to include metaphorical usages, capturing not just physical attributes but also abstract concepts such as thoughts and feelings that are 'on the surface'. Hence, when we discuss someone 'surfacing' their thoughts, it reflects the evolution of the word from a purely physical description to a more psychological or emotional context.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #13,075, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.