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Surfaced - Meaning, Definition & English Examples

Surfaced means to rise to the top of a liquid or come into view. It can also describe something that has become known or been revealed after being hidden.

surfaced

/ˈsɝːfɪst/ /ˈsɜːfɪst/

Definition:

Came to the top of a liquid or rose to visibility or attention.

Synonyms:

emerged, appeared, arose, materialized

Part of Speech:

verb, adjective

Antonyms:

submerged, sank

Common Collocations:

surfaced road, surfaced with gravel, recently surfaced

Derivatives:

surfacing, surfaces

Usage Tips:

Use "surfaced" to describe something that has come into view or become known after being hidden.

Common Phrases:

surfaced for air, surfaced from nowhere, barely surfaced

Etymology:

Derived from "surface," from French "surface," based on Latin "superficies."

Examples:

  • 1. The submarine surfaced near the island.
  • 2. New evidence surfaced during the investigation.
  • 3. The road was recently surfaced with asphalt.
  • 4. Her name surfaced in the conversation unexpectedly.

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