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surface vs outside

outside vs surface

surface and outside both are nouns.

surface and outside both are adjectives.

surface is a verb but outside is not a verb.

surface is not an adverb while outside is an adverb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
surface Yes Yes Yes No
outside Yes Yes No Yes
As nouns, outside is a hyponym of surface; that is, outside is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than surface:
  • surface: the extended two-dimensional outer boundary of a three-dimensional object
  • outside: the outer side or surface of something
Other hyponyms of surface include interface, hard palate, palate, roof of the mouth, face, side, celestial sphere, empyrean, firmament, heavens, sphere, vault of heaven, welkin, end, inside, interior, exterior, substrate, substratum, wave front, wavefront, photosphere.
surface (noun) outside (noun)
the outer boundary of an artifact or a material layer constituting or resembling such a boundary the outer side or surface of something
a device that provides reactive force when in motion relative to the surrounding air; can lift or control a plane in flight the region that is outside of something
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
surface (adjective) outside (adjective)
on the surface relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
located, suited for, or taking place in the open air
leading to or from the outside
originating or belonging beyond some bounds
functioning outside the boundaries or precincts of an organized unit
coming from the outside
from or between other countries
(of a baseball pitch) on the far side of home plate from the batter
on or toward an outer edge
unlikely to occur
surface (verb) outside (verb)
appear or become visible; make a showing
put a coat on; cover the surface of; furnish with a surface
come to the surface
surface (adverb) outside (adverb)
outside a building
on the outside
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