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surface vs resurface

resurface vs surface

surface is a noun but resurface is not a noun.

surface is an adjective but resurface is not an adjective.

surface and resurface both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
surface Yes Yes Yes No
resurface No No Yes No
As verbs, resurface is a hyponym of surface; that is, resurface is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than surface:
  • surface: put a coat on; cover the surface of; furnish with a surface
  • resurface: cover with a new surface
As verbs, resurface is a hyponym of surface; that is, resurface is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than surface:
  • surface: come to the surface
  • resurface: reappear on the surface
Other hyponyms of surface include emerge, bubble up, intumesce, swell, well.
surface (noun) resurface (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
surface (adjective) resurface (adjective)
on the surface
surface (verb) resurface (verb)
appear or become visible; make a showing to come out of obscurity or hiding
put a coat on; cover the surface of; furnish with a surface cover with a new surface
come to the surface reappear on the surface
Difference between surface and resurface

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