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surfaces

 

[ หˆsษœหfษชsษชz ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

in sports

The surfaces in tennis can vary, including hard court, clay court, and grass court.

Synonyms

courts

Examples of usage

  • We are used to playing on hard surfaces in our local tennis club.
  • I prefer playing on clay surfaces because it is easier on my joints.
Context #2 | Noun

in design

In interior design, surfaces refer to the textures and finishes of materials used in a space.

Synonyms

finishes, textures

Examples of usage

  • The designer chose a marble surface for the kitchen countertop.
  • The rough surface of the wall adds a rustic feel to the room.
Context #3 | Verb

in technology

To surfaces a device means to bring it to the forefront or make it easily accessible.

Synonyms

brings to the forefront, makes accessible

Examples of usage

  • The new software update surfaces the most frequently used features for users.
  • The app surfaces relevant information based on the user's preferences.

Translations

Translations of the word "surfaces" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น superfรญcies

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเคคเคนเฅ‡เค‚

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Oberflรคchen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ permukaan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะพะฒะตั€ั…ะฝั–

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ powierzchnie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่กจ้ข

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท surfaces

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ superficies

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท yรผzeyler

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ‘œ๋ฉด

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฃุณุทุญ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ povrchy

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ povrchy

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่กจ้ข

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ povrลกine

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ yfirborรฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑะตั‚ะบะตะนะปะตั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ–แƒ”แƒ“แƒแƒžแƒ˜แƒ แƒ”แƒ‘แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sษ™thlษ™r

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ superficies

Etymology

The word 'surfaces' originated from the Latin word 'surface', which means the outer face, external part, or outside of something. The term has been used in various fields such as sports, design, and technology to refer to the outermost layer or top of something. Over time, 'surfaces' has evolved to encompass a broader range of meanings and applications, reflecting the diverse ways in which surfaces play a crucial role in our daily lives.

See also: resurface, subsurface, surface, undersurface.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #2,671, this word belongs to solid intermediate vocabulary. It's frequently used in both casual and formal contexts and is worth learning for better fluency.