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sur-

Latin

over, above

Prefix · means "over, above"

Roots often paired with sur-

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surface

The outer layer of something; outward appearance; to rise to the surface

survey

An investigation collecting information; to examine carefully; land measurement

surprise

something unexpected; the feeling of being surprised; to astonish

surveillance

Close observation or monitoring of a person or area

surrender

To give up or yield to another's control; the act of doing so

surplus

An amount left over after needs are met; excess

surpass

To exceed or be better than someone or something

surmise

To guess or suppose without firm evidence; a conjecture

surname

A person's hereditary family name

surmount

To overcome a difficulty or be on top of something

surrealism

An artistic movement using dreamlike, fantastical imagery to express the subconscious

surfeit

An excessive amount; overindulgence in food or drink

surveying

The science of measuring land and distances for mapping

cell-surface

The outer boundary of a biological cell

near-surface

Relating to the area just below the earth's surface

sea-surface

Relating to the surface of the ocean

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