on the surface English

Meaning on the surface meaning

What does on the surface mean?

on the surface Prepositional phrase

— apparently, outwardly; superficially

Synonyms on the surface synonyms

What other words have the same or similar meaning as on the surface?

on the surface English » English

outwardly

on top of

on top

not deep

above

superficially

ostensible

not far off

near

in outward appearance

above ground

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What do people use on the surface to talk about?

Grammar Semantic constituents related to verbs Epistemic moods Unsure

Seem

• What words indicate that something seems to be happening, or something seems to be true?
  it seems it appears it looks as if apparently to all appearances by all appearances seemingly on the face of it on the surface outwardly