SUPERFICIES Synonyms
There are 3 hypernyms of the word superficies. (close relations)
superficiality
Best Alternative Words for SUPERFICIES
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| area | noun, adjectiven, adj | |||||||
noun • a particular geographical region of indefinite boundary (usually serving some special purpose or distinguished by its people or culture or geography) • a subject of study • a part of an animal that has a special function or is supplied by a given artery or nerve • a particular environment or walk of life • a part of a structure having some specific characteristic or function • the extent of a 2-dimensional surface enclosed within a boundary | ||||||||
| expanse | nounn | |||||||
noun • a wide scope • the extent of a 2-dimensional surface enclosed within a boundary • a wide and open space or area as of surface or land or sky | ||||||||
| extent | nounn | |||||||
noun • the point or degree to which something extends • the distance or area or volume over which something extends | ||||||||
| facade | nounn | |||||||
noun • the face or front of a building • a showy misrepresentation intended to conceal something unpleasant | ||||||||
| face | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear • the feelings expressed on a person's face • the general outward appearance of something • the striking or working surface of an implement • a part of a person that is used to refer to a person • a surface forming part of the outside of an object • the part of an animal corresponding to the human face • the side upon which the use of a thing depends (usually the most prominent surface of an object) • a contorted facial expression • a specific size and style of type within a type family • status in the eyes of others • impudent aggressiveness • a vertical surface of a building or cliff verb • deal with (something unpleasant) head on • oppose, as in hostility or a competition • be oriented in a certain direction, often with respect to another reference point; be opposite to • be opposite • turn so as to face; turn the face in a certain direction • present somebody with something, usually to accuse or criticize • turn so as to expose the face • line the edge (of a garment) with a different material • cover the front or surface of | ||||||||
| front | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
adjective • relating to or located in the front noun • the side that is forward or prominent • the line along which opposing armies face each other • the outward appearance of a person • the side that is seen or that goes first • a person used as a cover for some questionable activity • a sphere of activity involving effort • (meteorology) the atmospheric phenomenon created at the boundary between two different air masses • the immediate proximity of someone or something • the part of something that is nearest to the normal viewer • a group of people with a common ideology who try together to achieve certain general goals verb • be oriented in a certain direction, often with respect to another reference point; be opposite to • confront bodily | ||||||||
| surface | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
adjective • on the surface noun • the outer boundary of an artifact or a material layer constituting or resembling such a boundary • the extended two-dimensional outer boundary of a three-dimensional object • the outermost level of the land or sea • a superficial aspect as opposed to the real nature of something • information that has become public • a device that provides reactive force when in motion relative to the surrounding air; can lift or control a plane in flight verb • come to the surface • put a coat on; cover the surface of; furnish with a surface • appear or become visible; make a showing | ||||||||
| top | verb, adverb, nounv, adv, n | |||||||
adjective • situated at the top or highest position noun • the upper part of anything • the highest or uppermost side of anything • the top or extreme point of something (usually a mountain or hill) • the first half of an inning; while the visiting team is at bat • the highest level or degree attainable; the highest stage of development • the greatest possible intensity • platform surrounding the head of a lower mast • a conical child's plaything tapering to a steel point on which it can be made to spin • covering for a hole (especially a hole in the top of a container) • a garment (especially for women) that extends from the shoulders to the waist or hips • a canvas tent to house the audience at a circus performance verb • be superior or better than some standard • pass by, over, or under without making contact • be at the top of or constitute the top or highest point • be ahead of others; be the first • provide with a top or finish the top (of a structure) • reach or ascend the top of • strike (the top part of a ball in golf, baseball, or pool) giving it a forward spin • cut the top off • be the culminating event • finish up or conclude | ||||||||
