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on the surface

on the sur·face
O o

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [on, awn stressed th ee sur-fis]
    • /ɒn, ɔn stressed ði ˈsɜr fɪs/
    • /ɒn ðə ˈsɜːfɪs/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [on, awn stressed th ee sur-fis]
    • /ɒn, ɔn stressed ði ˈsɜr fɪs/

Definition of on the surface words

  • noun on the surface to all appearances 0
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Parts of speech for On the surface

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
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on the surface popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 95% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

Synonyms for on the surface

adv on the surface

  • at first blush — when first seen; as a first impression
  • for all intents and purposes — something that is intended; purpose; design; intention: The original intent of the committee was to raise funds.
  • for show — in order to impress, for display only
  • frivolously — characterized by lack of seriousness or sense: frivolous conduct.
  • ignorantly — lacking in knowledge or training; unlearned: an ignorant man.

adj on the surface

  • flasher — a brief, sudden burst of bright light: a flash of lightning.

adjective on the surface

  • depthless — immeasurably deep; fathomless
  • detail — The details of something are its individual features or elements.
  • outward — proceeding or directed toward the outside or exterior, or away from a central point: the outward flow of gold; the outward part of a voyage.

adverb on the surface

  • externally — On the surface or the outside.
  • extraneously — In an extraneous manner.
  • flimsily — In a flimsy manner.
  • ostensibly — outwardly appearing as such; professed; pretended: an ostensible cheerfulness concealing sadness.
  • outwardly — as regards appearance or outward manifestation: outwardly charming; outwardly considerate.
All 14 Synonyms of on the surface

Antonyms for on the surface

adv on the surface

  • characteristically — Also, characteristical. pertaining to, constituting, or indicating the character or peculiar quality of a person or thing; typical; distinctive: Red and gold are the characteristic colors of autumn.
  • determinately — having defined limits; definite.
  • factually — of or relating to facts; concerning facts: factual accuracy.
  • importantly — of much or great significance or consequence: an important event in world history.
  • in essence — the basic, real, and invariable nature of a thing or its significant individual feature or features: Freedom is the very essence of our democracy.

adverb on the surface

  • essentially — Used to emphasize the basic, fundamental, or intrinsic nature of a person, thing, or situation.
All 8 Antonyms of on the surface

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