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intumesce vs surface

surface vs intumesce

intumesce is not a noun while surface is a noun.

intumesce is not an adjective while surface is an adjective.

intumesce and surface both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
intumesce No No Yes No
surface Yes Yes Yes No
As verbs, surface is a hypernym of intumesce; that is, surface is a word with a broader meaning than intumesce:
  • intumesce: move upwards in bubbles, as from the effect of heating; also used metaphorically
  • surface: come to the surface
Other hypernyms of intumesce include come up, rise, rise up.
intumesce (noun) surface (noun)
the outer boundary of an artifact or a material layer constituting or resembling such a boundary
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
intumesce (adjective) surface (adjective)
on the surface
intumesce (verb) surface (verb)
expand abnormally appear or become visible; make a showing
move upwards in bubbles, as from the effect of heating; also used metaphorically put a coat on; cover the surface of; furnish with a surface
come to the surface
Difference between intumesce and surface

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