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inside vs surface

surface vs inside

inside and surface both are nouns.

inside and surface both are adjectives.

inside is not a verb while surface is a verb.

inside is an adverb but surface is not an adverb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
inside Yes Yes No Yes
surface Yes Yes Yes No
As nouns, surface is a hypernym of inside; that is, surface is a word with a broader meaning than inside:
  • inside: the inner or enclosed surface of something
  • surface: the extended two-dimensional outer boundary of a three-dimensional object
inside (noun) surface (noun)
the inner or enclosed surface of something the outer boundary of an artifact or a material layer constituting or resembling such a boundary
the region that is inside of something a device that provides reactive force when in motion relative to the surrounding air; can lift or control a plane in flight
a superficial aspect as opposed to the real nature of something
information that has become public
the extended two-dimensional outer boundary of a three-dimensional object
the outermost level of the land or sea
inside (adjective) surface (adjective)
relating to or being on the side closer to the center or within a defined space on the surface
confined to an exclusive group
away from the outer edge
being or applying to the inside of a building
inside (verb) surface (verb)
appear or become visible; make a showing
put a coat on; cover the surface of; furnish with a surface
come to the surface
inside (adverb) surface (adverb)
within a building
on the inside
in reality
with respect to private feelings
Difference between inside and surface

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