surface vs device

device vs surface

surface and device both are nouns.

surface is an adjective but device is not an adjective.

surface is a verb but device is not a verb.

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

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

surface: a device that provides reactive force when in motion relative to the surrounding air; can lift or control a plane in flight
device: an instrumentality invented for a particular purpose

surface (noun)	device (noun)
the outer boundary of an artifact or a material layer constituting or resembling such a boundary	any clever maneuver
a device that provides reactive force when in motion relative to the surrounding air; can lift or control a plane in flight	an instrumentality invented for a particular purpose
a superficial aspect as opposed to the real nature of something	an emblematic design (especially in heraldry)
information that has become public	any ornamental pattern or design (as in embroidery)
the extended two-dimensional outer boundary of a three-dimensional object	something in an artistic work designed to achieve a particular effect
the outermost level of the land or sea

surface (adjective)	device (adjective)
on the surface

surface (verb)	device (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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