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Meaning of surfaced
The primary meaning of the word "surfaced" is to become visible or apparent after being hidden or concealed.
Etymology of surfaced
The word "surfaced" comes from the verb "surface", which is derived from the Old French word "sur", meaning "above" or "on", and the Old French word "face", meaning "face" or "surface"
The word has been used in English since the 15th century, initially to describe the act of rising to the surface of a liquid, and later to describe the act of becoming visible or apparent
Synonyms
emerged
appeared
became visible
came to light
materialized
arose
originated
sprang up
popped up
showed up
turned up
came into view
became apparent
manifested
presented itself
came to the surface
transpired
unfolded
developed
happened
occurred
broke out
flared up
burst forth
became known
was revealed
was exposed
was unearthed
Definitions
- To become visible or apparent after being hidden or concealed
- * To rise or come up to the surface of a liquid, especially water
- * To become known or apparent, especially after being hidden or concealed
Usage Examples
- The truth finally surfaced after months of investigation
- * The submarine surfaced in the middle of the ocean
- * The issue surfaced during the meeting and was discussed at length