sphere vs surface

surface vs sphere

sphere and surface both are nouns.

sphere is not an adjective while surface is an adjective.

sphere is not a verb while surface is a verb.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
sphere	Yes	No	No	No
surface	Yes	Yes	Yes	No

As nouns, surface is a hypernym of sphere; that is, surface is a word with a broader meaning than sphere:

sphere: the apparent surface of the imaginary sphere on which celestial bodies appear to be projected
surface: the extended two-dimensional outer boundary of a three-dimensional object

sphere (noun)	surface (noun)
any spherically shaped artifact	the outer boundary of an artifact or a material layer constituting or resembling such a boundary
a particular aspect of life or activity	a device that provides reactive force when in motion relative to the surrounding air; can lift or control a plane in flight
the geographical area in which one nation is very influential	a superficial aspect as opposed to the real nature of something
the apparent surface of the imaginary sphere on which celestial bodies appear to be projected	information that has become public
a solid figure bounded by a spherical surface (including the space it encloses)	the extended two-dimensional outer boundary of a three-dimensional object
a three-dimensional closed surface such that every point on the surface is equidistant from the center	the outermost level of the land or sea
a particular environment or walk of life

sphere (adjective)	surface (adjective)
	on the surface

sphere (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

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