surface water
ˈsɜːrfɪs ˈwɑːtər
surface water: water found on Earth's surface like rivers or lakes
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Noun

1.
geographyTECH.water found on Earth's surface like rivers or lakesTECH.
  • Surface water is essential for agriculture and drinking.
2.
precipitationTECH.water collecting on the ground after rainTECH.
  • After the storm, surface water flooded the streets.
rainwater runoff water
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  • surface water: water found on Earth's surface like rivers or lakes
    water found on Earth's surface like rivers or lakes
  • surface water: water collecting on the ground after rain
    water collecting on the ground after rain

Expressions with surface

on the surfaceadv.
at the outermost layer or level
The paint looks fine on the surface but is peeling underneath.
below the surfaceadv.
in a position under the top layer
The fish swam below the surface.
bring to the surfacev.
cause something to rise to the top
The diver brought the treasure to the surface.
bubble to the surfacev.
rise to the top of a liquid
The air bubbles to the surface of the water.
under the surfaceadv.
existing beneath the top layer or exterior
The water was calm, but under the surface, currents were strong.
beneath the surfaceadv.
under the top layer
The treasure was buried beneath the surface of the sand.

Expressions with water

hot watern.
water at a high temperature
Be careful, the hot water is boiling.
above wateradv.
not submerged in water
The boat stayed above water during the storm.
deep watern.
water that is physically deep
The submarine disappeared into deep water.
water downv.
make a liquid or substance less concentrated by adding water
He watered down the juice for the children..
make one's eyes waterv.
cause tears to form in the eyes
The onions make my eyes water.
flow like waterv.
move smoothly and continuously like water
The dancers flow like water across the stage.
take in waterv.
absorb water through a surface or opening
The sponge began to take in water quickly.
blood is thicker than waterexp.
family ties and loyalty are stronger than other relationships
Blood is thicker than water, so help your siblings first.
dip one's toe in the waterv.
try something cautiously before fully committing
She decided to dip her toe in the water before joining the club.
fish out of watern.
person feeling out of place in a situation
He felt like a fish out of water at the party.

Terms related to surface water

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Terms with surface water included in their meaning

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landn.
geography
solid part of Earth's surface not covered by water
oceann.
geography
large body of salt water covering Earth's surface
sean.
geography
large body of salt water covering Earth's surface
waven.
ocean
movement of water surface caused by wind
underwateradj.
location
located beneath the surface of water
above the wateradv.
geography
at a level higher than the water surface
beads of watern.
liquid
tiny water droplets forming on a surface
break the surfacev.
water
emerge from below the surface of water

Examples of surface water in a sentence

  • Pollution affects the quality of surface water.
  • Surface water pooled in the fields after the rain.
  • Farmers rely on surface water for irrigation.

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  1. French:eaux de surface, eau de surface, ...
  2. German:Oberflächenwasser, ...
  3. Italian:acqua superficiale, acqua di superficie, ...
  4. Spanish:agua superficial, agua en superficie, ...
  5. Portuguese:água superficial, água de superfície, ...
  6. Chinese:地表水, 积水, ...
  7. Japanese:地表水, 雨水, ...
  8. Arabic:مِياه سَطْحِيَّة, مِيَاه سَطْحِيَّة, ...
  9. Hebrew:מַיִם עִילִיִּים, מֵי נֶגֶר עִילִּי, ...
  10. Russian:поверхностные воды, ...
  11. Ukrainian:поверхневі води, поверхнева вода, ...
  12. Hindi:सतही जल, ...

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