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ground vs surface

surface vs ground

ground and surface both are nouns.

ground is not an adjective while surface is an adjective.

ground and surface both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
ground Yes No Yes No
surface Yes Yes Yes No
As nouns, surface is a hypernym of ground; that is, surface is a word with a broader meaning than ground:
  • ground: (art) the surface (as a wall or canvas) prepared to take the paint for a painting
  • surface: the outer boundary of an artifact or a material layer constituting or resembling such a boundary
ground (noun) surface (noun)
the first or preliminary coat of paint or size applied to a surface the outer boundary of an artifact or a material layer constituting or resembling such a boundary
(art) the surface (as a wall or canvas) prepared to take the paint for a painting a device that provides reactive force when in motion relative to the surrounding air; can lift or control a plane in flight
a connection between an electrical device and a large conducting body, such as the earth (which is taken to be at zero voltage) a superficial aspect as opposed to the real nature of something
the part of a scene (or picture) that lies behind objects in the foreground information that has become public
a relatively homogeneous percept extending back of the figure on which attention is focused the extended two-dimensional outer boundary of a three-dimensional object
a position to be won or defended in battle (or as if in battle) the outermost level of the land or sea
a rational motive for a belief or action
the solid part of the earth's surface
material in the top layer of the surface of the earth in which plants can grow (especially with reference to its quality or use)
a relation that provides the foundation for something
the loose soft material that makes up a large part of the land surface
ground (adjective) surface (adjective)
on the surface
ground (verb) surface (verb)
use as a basis for; found on appear or become visible; make a showing
instruct someone in the fundamentals of a subject put a coat on; cover the surface of; furnish with a surface
place or put on the ground come to the surface
confine or restrict to the ground
connect to a ground
cover with a primer; apply a primer to
fix firmly and stably
(baseball) a hit that travels along the playing field.
throw to the ground in order to stop play and avoid being tackled behind the line of scrimmage
hit or reach the ground
bring to the ground
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