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- [suhb-sur-fuh s, suhb-sur-]
- /sʌbˈsɜr fəs, ˈsʌbˌsɜr-/
- /ˈsʌbˈsɜːfɪs/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [suhb-sur-fuh s, suhb-sur-]
- /sʌbˈsɜr fəs, ˈsʌbˌsɜr-/
Definitions of subsurface word
- adjective subsurface below the surface, especially of a body of water. 1
- adjective subsurface underneath, below a surface 1
- adjective subsurface lying below the surface, esp. of the earth, the oceans, etc. 0
- noun subsurface a subsurface part 0
- adjective subsurface Subsurface means in a well, or below the surface of the ground. 0
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Origin of subsurface
First appearance:
before 1770 One of the 46% newest English words
First recorded in 1770-80; sub- + surface
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Parts of speech for Subsurface
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
subsurface popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 70% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
subsurface usage trend in Literature
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